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ACLU of Iowa asks court to once again block parts of Iowa's parental rights law
Lambda Legal, ACLU of Iowa and the law firm Jenner & Block LLP has filed a new request to block SF 496, otherwise known as Iowa's parental rights law.The lawsu
ACLU Iowa, others file new challenge to state book ban law
A new legal challenge is being filed to block Iowa’s Senate File (SF) 496, the state’s parental rights law, more commonly known as the book ban law. Governor Kim Reynolds signed it into law in May 2023.
ACLU renews legal battle against Iowa book ban law
The ACLU and Lambda Legal were successful in getting the law blocked in December, which allowed some books to return to school shelves. However, the state appealed, and a federal judge lifted the injunction in August.
ACLU of Iowa, Lamba Legal file lawsuit to block enforcement of Iowa's book restriction law
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Iowa and Lambda Legal are pursuing new action in their case against Senate File-496, a law that allows
ACLU, Lambda Legal file new request to block Iowa school book ban
ACLU of Iowa attorney Thomas Story said the new filings conduct a new step-by-step analysis based on the standard proposed in Moody v. Netchoice — which was issued after the initial briefing and argument at the Eighth Circuit — to establish that the ...
New injunction sought over Iowa book ban law
The battle over an Iowa law that restricts and bans certain books continues with a new request for an injunction. The law, SF 496, signed by Governor Reynolds in May of 2023, bans books that contain descriptions or visuals of sex acts as well as discussions about gender identity and gender
LGBTQ+ advocates mount revamped challenge to Iowa book ban
Iowa’s book ban in public schools has caused “chaos and confusion” and deprived students of access to more than 3,000 books based on content and viewpoint, the plaintiffs say.
Requests for new injunction filed in lawsuits over Iowa's book ban law, Senate File 496
Plaintiffs suing Iowa over its book ban law are again asking a judge to put a temporary block on Senate File 496.
Civil rights groups try again to block Iowa’s book law
Civil Liberties Union of Iowa have filed a new request for the courts to block Iowa’s law that bars certain books from school libraries.
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ACLU looks to block Iowa’s “book ban law”
(ABC 6 News) — The ACLU along with local law firms are again looking to the courts to block Iowa’s so-called “book ban law” claiming it violates the 1st and 14th Amendments. The law bans any ...
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ACLU of Iowa seeks new federal block of state's book ban law
It's homecoming week at the University of Iowa. Their committee joins us to talk about the exciting, fun events you can expect this week. It's Money Monday with Farmer State Bank and this time were ...
What we know — and don't — about Des Moines' camping ban, enacted as homelessness rises
A guide to how enforcement of Des Moines' camping ban will work. The city says it's intended to connect homeless people with shelter and services.
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Pennsylvania election results may take days to count. And, ACLU fighting Louisiana law
As results roll in on election night, Pennsylvania's may take a while longer. Here's why that is. And, the ACLU challenges ...
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ACLU Appoints Libby Skarin as Executive Director of Wyoming and Dakotas Chapter
In this role, Skarin will oversee chapter operations and lead efforts to ensure the work of the ACLU is well-supported, ...