22 Mar 2019

ACLU 100 “Experience” Coming to Des Moines April 11

By Veronica Fowler

16 Mar 2019

ACLU Report Finds Racial-, Mental-Health Problems in Iowa Schools

By Veronica Fowler

IOWA CITY, IOWA (March 16, 2019) — We’ve just been made aware of the Iowa statistics in a recently released ACLU report: Cops and Counselors: How the Lack of School Mental Health Staff is Harming Students

08 Mar 2019

Historic Win for Transgender Iowans Today in Iowa Supreme Court

By Veronica Fowler

IOWA CITY, IOWA (March 8, 2019) — In a historic win for transgender rights in Iowa, the Iowa Supreme Court today ruled that Iowa’s Medicaid program may not categorically discriminate against transgender people seeking gender-affirming, medically necessary care.

04 Mar 2019

Seclusion Room Rules by the Iowa Department of Education

By Veronica Fowler

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 4, 2019) — There will be a public hearing tomorrow, Tuesday, March 5, to discuss the use of controversial seclusion rooms in Iowa’s public schools. The hearing will be from 9:00 to 10:00AM in the State Board Room, Second Floor, Grimes State Office Building, East 14th Street and Grand Avenue, Des Moines. ACLU of Iowa Policy Director Daniel Zeno will be speaking, among others.

19 Feb 2019

Iowa State Board of Education to Consider Rescinding “Seclusion Room” Rules

By Veronica Fowler

PRESS RELEASE (February 19, 2019) — We are glad that the Iowa State Board of Education is proposing new rules on seclusion rooms in public schools. The ACLU of Iowa has been concerned about the use of these rooms over the past two years, and we plan to endorse the new proposed rules.

19 Feb 2019

ACLU of Iowa Statement on State Not Appealing 6-Week Abortion Ban Decision

By Veronica Fowler

PRESS RELEASE (February 18, 2019) — The following statement can be attributed to ACLU of Iowa Executive Director Mark Stringer in response to Gov. Reynold’s announcement that the state will not pursue an appeal on a district court judge striking down the so-called “fetal heartbeat” bill:

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