2025 Iowa Civil Liberties Legislation Recap

The 2024 Iowa Legislative session was heart-breaking, in many ways.

Iowa State Capitol

New Iowa law prevents bogus lawsuits from silencing people

For too long, lawsuits have been used simply to intimidate and silence Iowans who speak truth to power. Now that will change.

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Why school police officers may not be the most effective way to prevent violence

Research shows school police officers may subconsciously make students feel less safe.

SROs, school resource officer, police in schools

West Des Moines Student Wins Our Mannheimer Youth Advocacy Award

Danika Jacobsen, 19, of West Des Moines is a winner of the ACLU of Iowa Robert Mannheimer Youth Advocacy Award.

Danika Jacobsen

Des Moines Student Wins Our Mannheimer Youth Advocacy Award

Ivy Wishman, 17, of Des Moines, is a winner of the ACLU of Iowa Robert Mannheimer Youth Advocacy Award.

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ACLU History: Shutting Down an Iowa Teacher Loyalty Oath

In February 1935, the ACLU of Iowa helped stop an unconstitutional Iowa teacher loyalty oath.

The Liberty school in Slater, Iowa

Immigration Status is Complicated

There are dozens of different immigration statuses that may apply to an individual, depending on political winds and government bureaucracy.

immigration, immigrant rights

Protecting Voting Rights in the Face of Challenges

Legal actions right before the election helped ensure voters weren’t improperly blocked.

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The ACLU is Built for Tough Times Like These

We are suing to stop one of the worst, most far-reaching anti-immigrant laws ever passed in the state of Iowa.

ACLU of Iowa Director Mark Stringer is pictured in front of a blue background.