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US federal judge blocks portions of Iowa book ban

JURIST

DECEMBER 31, 2023

US federal Judge Stephen Locher on Friday blocked key provisions of SF 496 , an Iowa law prohibiting school libraries from distributing books containing LGBTQ+ and gender identity issues. Iowa claimed that the selection of books contained in a library constituted “government speech.”

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Iowa court upholds permanent injunction on state abortion ban

JURIST

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The Iowa District Court for Polk County Monday upheld a permanent injunction on S.F. ” Gogerty also ruled that there has not been “a change in the law that would warrant dissolving the permanent injunction” under controlling Iowa law. In Dobbs v. ” Governor Kim Reynolds vowed to appeal the decision.

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“Iowa AG Brenna Bird files appeal defending halted Iowa abortion ban; Bird urges Iowa Supreme Court to lift lower court injunction”

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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

“Iowa AG Brenna Bird files appeal defending halted Iowa abortion ban; Bird urges Iowa Supreme Court to lift lower court injunction”: Tom Barton of The Gazette of Cedar Rapids has this report.

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“Iowa Supreme Court justice asked to recuse himself from divorce appeal over alleged affair”

HowAppealing

APRIL 15, 2024

” The post “Iowa Supreme Court justice asked to recuse himself from divorce appeal over alleged affair” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Iowa high court rules abortion is not a fundamental right under state constitution

JURIST

JUNE 17, 2022

The Iowa Supreme Court Friday held in Planned Parenthood v. The decision overturns a 2018 ruling which held there is a fundamental right to abortion in Iowa. After a lower court ruled the law was unconstitutional, Iowa appealed to the state supreme court. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

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The University of Iowa College of Law: Faculty Hiring Announcement

EvidenceProf Blog

JULY 4, 2023

The University of Iowa College of Law Faculty Hiring Announcement The University of Iowa College of Law anticipates hiring multiple entry-level or lateral faculty members, in a search that considers candidates specializing in a broad range of first-year and advanced.

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Iowa voters adopt amendment adding right to keep and bear firearms to state constitution

JURIST

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Voters in Iowa Tuesday overwhelmingly voted to adopt a constitutional amendment allowing people to keep and bear firearms. This will make Iowa the 45th state to include the right to keep and bear firearms in its state constitution. The sovereign state of Iowa affirms and recognizes this right to be a fundamental individual right.

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Ford reaches $19.2M settlement with Iowa over false advertising claims

JURIST

MAY 25, 2022

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller Tuesday announced a $19.2 Ford is also subjected “to penalties under the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act if a court determines that Ford violated the settlement agreement.” settlement with Iowa over false advertising claims appeared first on JURIST - News. over false advertising claims.

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ACLU files lawsuit challenging Iowa law banning school mask requirements

JURIST

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

The ACLU of Iowa and 11 parents of minor children across the state with disabilities filed a federal lawsuit on Friday challenging an Iowa law that bans school districts from imposing mask mandates in schools. In the last few days of the 2021 legislative session, the Iowa Legislature passed House File 847.

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Federal court temporarily blocks Iowa ban on mask mandates in public schools

JURIST

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

US federal judge Robert Pratt temporarily blocked the state of Iowa on Monday from enforcing a state law that prohibits public schools from requiring masks. Earlier this month, the ACLU of Iowa and several parents filed suit in federal court to challenge Iowa’s public school mask ban.

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Iowa Lawyer’s ‘Rhetorical Hyperbole’ Could Land Him 60 Day Suspension

Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The post Iowa Lawyer’s ‘Rhetorical Hyperbole’ Could Land Him 60 Day Suspension appeared first on Above the Law. Imagine being unemployed over a "That's what she said" joke.among other things.

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Iowa governor seeks to reinstate six-week abortion ban

JURIST

JUNE 29, 2022

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Tuesday announced her administration would seek to reinstate a 2018 state law prohibiting abortion after six weeks, when embryonic cardiac activity is detected. The law was blocked by a state judge back in 2019 for violating the Iowa Constitution, but Reynolds’ administration is hoping that the recent Dobbs v.

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“What we learned from Iowa Supreme Court’s non-decision on abortion”

HowAppealing

JUNE 21, 2023

“What we learned from Iowa Supreme Court’s non-decision on abortion”: Laura Belin has this post at the “Bleeding Heartland” blog. The post “What we learned from Iowa Supreme Court’s non-decision on abortion” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Iowa Supreme Court limits financial damages for victims of excessive force by law enforcement officers

JURIST

JANUARY 1, 2021

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled Thursday that plaintiffs cannot recover punitive damages from the state when a law enforcement officer uses excessive force. The Iowa Tort Claims Act (ITCA) prohibits an award of punitive damages against the state. The Iowa Tort Claims Act (ITCA) prohibits an award of punitive damages against the state.

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“Iowa Supreme Court overturns 2017 ruling that allowed constitutional claims against state”

HowAppealing

MAY 5, 2023

“Iowa Supreme Court overturns 2017 ruling that allowed constitutional claims against state”: William Morris of The Des Moines Register has this report on a ruling that the Supreme Court of Iowa issued today.

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Iowa Judge Tosses Book Ban That Would Have Barred The Use Of Pronouns In Schools

Above The Law

JANUARY 2, 2024

The post Iowa Judge Tosses Book Ban That Would Have Barred The Use Of Pronouns In Schools appeared first on Above the Law. Drafting is hard, even when everyone understands that you're trying to legislate bigotry.

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“Iowa Supreme Court deadlocks 3-3 on ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion ban. It won’t go into effect.”

HowAppealing

JUNE 16, 2023

“Iowa Supreme Court deadlocks 3-3 on ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion ban. John Wagner of The Washington Post reports that “ Bid to ban abortions in Iowa after six weeks blocked by state Supreme Court.” ” You can access today’s ruling of the Supreme Court of Iowa at this link. .”

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“Anti-abortion leader suggests ousting 3 Iowa Supreme Court justices, echoing removals in 2010”

HowAppealing

JUNE 18, 2023

“Anti-abortion leader suggests ousting 3 Iowa Supreme Court justices, echoing removals in 2010”: Stephen Gruber-Miller of The Des Moines Register has this report , along with an article headlined “ ‘Disappointment is an understatement’: Kim Reynolds reacts to Iowa Supreme Court abortion decision.”

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“Iowa stops paying for rape victims’ morning-after pills and abortions”

HowAppealing

APRIL 10, 2023

“Iowa stops paying for rape victims’ morning-after pills and abortions”: William Morris and Michaela Ramm of The Des Moines Register has this report. The post “Iowa stops paying for rape victims’ morning-after pills and abortions” appeared first on How Appealing.

“Iowa Supreme Court abortion decision to come Friday, could revive 6-week ban”

HowAppealing

JUNE 15, 2023

“Iowa Supreme Court abortion decision to come Friday, could revive 6-week ban”: William Morris of The Des Moines Register has this report. The post “Iowa Supreme Court abortion decision to come Friday, could revive 6-week ban” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Iowa Legislators Invite 9th Graders To Make Factory Work Great Again

Above The Law

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The post Iowa Legislators Invite 9th Graders To Make Factory Work Great Again appeared first on Above the Law. We all rise together. But if you fall, you fall on your parent's health insurance policy.

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“Iowa Poll: Over 60% support legal abortion as state Supreme Court considers restrictions.”

HowAppealing

MARCH 27, 2023

“Iowa Poll: Over 60% support legal abortion as state Supreme Court considers restrictions.” The post “Iowa Poll: Over 60% support legal abortion as state Supreme Court considers restrictions.” ” Katie Akin of The Des Moines Register has this report. ” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“How Iowa Supreme Court’s McDermott, Oxley have decided big cases”

HowAppealing

OCTOBER 21, 2022

“How Iowa Supreme Court’s McDermott, Oxley have decided big cases”: Laura Belin has this post at her “Bleeding Heartland” blog. The post “How Iowa Supreme Court’s McDermott, Oxley have decided big cases” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“Iowa Supreme Court says abortion protections not guaranteed under state constitution”

HowAppealing

JUNE 17, 2022

“Iowa Supreme Court says abortion protections not guaranteed under state constitution”: Katie Akin and William Morris of The Des Moines Register have this report. David Pitt of The Associated Press has a report headlined “ Iowa court: Abortion not protected by state constitution.”

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“The Iowa Supreme Court ends its term in June. A big abortion ruling still awaits. What else?”

HowAppealing

MAY 24, 2023

“The Iowa Supreme Court ends its term in June. The post “The Iowa Supreme Court ends its term in June. A big abortion ruling still awaits. ” William Morris of The Des Moines Register has this report. A big abortion ruling still awaits. ” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Federal court vacates injunction barring enforcement of Iowa law prohibiting school mask mandate

JURIST

MAY 16, 2022

” The preliminary injunction “completely barred” the enforcement of Iowa Code § 280.31 , which prohibits Iowa schools from requiring students or staff to wear face masks. Iowa Code § 280.31 or any other provision of law. .”

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“Iowa legislator seeks oversight of Iowa Supreme Court; Bill would have allowed lawmakers to question justices, override rulings”

HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

“Iowa legislator seeks oversight of Iowa Supreme Court; Bill would have allowed lawmakers to question justices, override rulings”: James Q. Lynch of The Gazette of Cedar Rapids has this report.

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“Can Iowa require a 24-hour wait for abortions? State Supreme Court hears arguments.”

HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

“Can Iowa require a 24-hour wait for abortions? Michaela Ramm of The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that “ Iowa Supreme Court hears arguments over 24-hour abortion waiting period; State asking court to overturn previous ruling that upheld fundamental right to abortion.” State Supreme Court hears arguments.”

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“Transgender former nurse wins discrimination case against state at Iowa Supreme Court”

HowAppealing

APRIL 2, 2022

“Transgender former nurse wins discrimination case against state at Iowa Supreme Court”: William Morris has this front page article in today’s edition of The Des Moines Register. You can access yesterday’s ruling of the Supreme Court of Iowa at this link.

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“Iowa Supreme Court to rule on abortion waiting period, may overturn constitutional right”

HowAppealing

JUNE 16, 2022

“Iowa Supreme Court to rule on abortion waiting period, may overturn constitutional right”: William Morris of The Des Moines Register has a report that begins, “The Iowa Supreme Court will issue its ruling Friday in a closely-watched decision that could govern the future of abortion access in the state.”

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“Courts stymie abortion bans in Iowa, other GOP-led states”

HowAppealing

MAY 24, 2022

“Courts stymie abortion bans in Iowa, other GOP-led states”: Thomas Beaumont and David Pitt of The Associated Press have this report.

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“Gov. Kim Reynolds appoints appeals court Judge David May to Iowa Supreme Court”

HowAppealing

JULY 27, 2022

Kim Reynolds appoints appeals court Judge David May to Iowa Supreme Court”: Ian Richardson and Stephen Gruber-Miller of The Des Moines Register have this report. “Gov.

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Iowa Prisons Report Rise in Assaults on Corrections Officers

The Crime Report

MAY 8, 2023

Recent reports by KCCI’s Investigative team indicate that assaults on corrections officers in Iowa prisons are increasing, and officers fear that there will be more deaths, James Stratton reports for KCCI. “For a fact, staff does not run our prisons,” said a former Iowa Department of Corrections officer not identified by KCCI.

“Iowa abortion law requiring 24-hour waiting period permanently blocked by district court”

HowAppealing

JUNE 22, 2021

“Iowa abortion law requiring 24-hour waiting period permanently blocked by district court”: William Morris and Stephen Gruber-Miller of The Des Moines Register have this report. And Grant Schulte of The Associated Press reports that “ Iowa court blocks mandatory waiting period for abortion.”

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“How Would This Supreme Court Rule on Book Banning? A lawsuit filed in federal court in Iowa is one of a number of cases that may eventually come before the Court. The key precedent is an instructive decision from 1982.”

HowAppealing

DECEMBER 10, 2023

A lawsuit filed in federal court in Iowa is one of a number of cases that may eventually come before the Court. A lawsuit filed in federal court in Iowa is one of a number of cases that may eventually come before the Court. The key precedent is an instructive decision from 1982.”

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“Iowa police: Excessive drinking, exposure killed daughter of Minnesota Supreme Court justice, Allina CEO; Her body was found in the parking lot of her Iowa State University sorority.”

HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

“Iowa police: Excessive drinking, exposure killed daughter of Minnesota Supreme Court justice, Allina CEO; Her body was found in the parking lot of her Iowa State University sorority.” ” Paul Walsh of The Minneapolis Star Tribune has this report.

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“Iowa court to see lawsuit alleging ‘gross negligence’ by Tyson during COVID-19 outbreaks”

HowAppealing

DECEMBER 30, 2021

“Iowa court to see lawsuit alleging ‘gross negligence’ by Tyson during COVID-19 outbreaks”: Nick Coltrain of The Des Moines Register has this report. And Brian Flood of Bloomberg Law reports that “ Tyson Worker Covid Death Suits Rightly Sent to Iowa State Court.”

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“Woman found dead in Iowa was daughter of Minnesota justice, Allina CEO; Olivia Chutich’s body was found in the parking lot of an Iowa State University sorority house”

HowAppealing

JANUARY 23, 2021

“Woman found dead in Iowa was daughter of Minnesota justice, Allina CEO; Olivia Chutich’s body was found in the parking lot of an Iowa State University sorority house”: The Minneapolis Star Tribune has this report.

“60 Iowa lawmakers ask court to overturn 2018 abortion ruling”

HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

“60 Iowa lawmakers ask court to overturn 2018 abortion ruling”: David Pitt of The Associated Press has this report.

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Iowa Chief Arrested For Stalking Using Police Software

The Crime Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

An Iowa Police Chief has been arrested and faces multiple charges including stalking, falsely obtaining criminal intelligence and non-felonious misconduct in office, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation announced on Wednesday.

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“Former Iowa Taco Bell worker wins at U.S. Supreme Court in wage-theft lawsuit”

HowAppealing

MAY 23, 2022

“Former Iowa Taco Bell worker wins at U.S. Supreme Court in wage-theft lawsuit”: William Morris of The Des Moines Register has this report.

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Police Chief in Iowa Indicted for Unlawfully Obtaining, Possessing Machine Guns

The Crime Report

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Bradley Wendt, Chief of Police in Adair, Iowa, allegedly used his position as police chief to obtain 10 machine guns, which he said were for the duties of his department. However, according to a Department of Justice release , he is accused of reselling the weapons for a hefty profit.

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Supreme Court of Iowa Finds Prosecution Properly Impeached 3 of its Own Witnesses in Murder Trial

EvidenceProf Blog

MARCH 5, 2021

Similar to its federal counterpart, Iowa Rule of Evidence 5-607 states that The credibility of a witness may be attacked by any party, including the party calling the witness. Rule 607 gets rid of the common law voucher rule, pursuant.

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Supreme Court of Iowa Reverses Murder Conviction, Finds Evidence of Suicidal Tendencies is Not Character Evidence

EvidenceProf Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Iowa Rule of Evidence 5.404(a) states that Evidence of a person’s character or a trait of the person’s character is not admissible for the purpose of proving that the person acted in conformity therewith on a particular occasion.

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US federal judge blocks portions of Iowa book ban

Iowa court upholds permanent injunction on state abortion ban

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“Iowa AG Brenna Bird files appeal defending halted Iowa abortion ban; Bird urges Iowa Supreme Court to lift lower court injunction”

“Iowa Supreme Court justice asked to recuse himself from divorce appeal over alleged affair”

Iowa high court rules abortion is not a fundamental right under state constitution

The University of Iowa College of Law: Faculty Hiring Announcement

Iowa voters adopt amendment adding right to keep and bear firearms to state constitution

Ford reaches $19.2M settlement with Iowa over false advertising claims

ACLU files lawsuit challenging Iowa law banning school mask requirements

Federal court temporarily blocks Iowa ban on mask mandates in public schools

Iowa Lawyer’s ‘Rhetorical Hyperbole’ Could Land Him 60 Day Suspension

Iowa governor seeks to reinstate six-week abortion ban

“What we learned from Iowa Supreme Court’s non-decision on abortion”

Iowa Supreme Court limits financial damages for victims of excessive force by law enforcement officers

“Iowa Supreme Court overturns 2017 ruling that allowed constitutional claims against state”

Iowa Judge Tosses Book Ban That Would Have Barred The Use Of Pronouns In Schools

“Iowa Supreme Court deadlocks 3-3 on ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion ban. It won’t go into effect.”

“Anti-abortion leader suggests ousting 3 Iowa Supreme Court justices, echoing removals in 2010”

“Iowa stops paying for rape victims’ morning-after pills and abortions”

“Iowa Supreme Court abortion decision to come Friday, could revive 6-week ban”

Iowa Legislators Invite 9th Graders To Make Factory Work Great Again

“Iowa Poll: Over 60% support legal abortion as state Supreme Court considers restrictions.”

“How Iowa Supreme Court’s McDermott, Oxley have decided big cases”

“Iowa Supreme Court says abortion protections not guaranteed under state constitution”

“The Iowa Supreme Court ends its term in June. A big abortion ruling still awaits. What else?”

Federal court vacates injunction barring enforcement of Iowa law prohibiting school mask mandate

“Iowa legislator seeks oversight of Iowa Supreme Court; Bill would have allowed lawmakers to question justices, override rulings”

“Can Iowa require a 24-hour wait for abortions? State Supreme Court hears arguments.”

“Transgender former nurse wins discrimination case against state at Iowa Supreme Court”

“Iowa Supreme Court to rule on abortion waiting period, may overturn constitutional right”

“Courts stymie abortion bans in Iowa, other GOP-led states”

“Gov. Kim Reynolds appoints appeals court Judge David May to Iowa Supreme Court”

Iowa Prisons Report Rise in Assaults on Corrections Officers

“Iowa abortion law requiring 24-hour waiting period permanently blocked by district court”

“How Would This Supreme Court Rule on Book Banning? A lawsuit filed in federal court in Iowa is one of a number of cases that may eventually come before the Court. The key precedent is an instructive decision from 1982.”

“Iowa police: Excessive drinking, exposure killed daughter of Minnesota Supreme Court justice, Allina CEO; Her body was found in the parking lot of her Iowa State University sorority.”

“Iowa court to see lawsuit alleging ‘gross negligence’ by Tyson during COVID-19 outbreaks”

“Woman found dead in Iowa was daughter of Minnesota justice, Allina CEO; Olivia Chutich’s body was found in the parking lot of an Iowa State University sorority house”

“60 Iowa lawmakers ask court to overturn 2018 abortion ruling”

Iowa Chief Arrested For Stalking Using Police Software

“Former Iowa Taco Bell worker wins at U.S. Supreme Court in wage-theft lawsuit”

Police Chief in Iowa Indicted for Unlawfully Obtaining, Possessing Machine Guns

Supreme Court of Iowa Finds Prosecution Properly Impeached 3 of its Own Witnesses in Murder Trial

Supreme Court of Iowa Reverses Murder Conviction, Finds Evidence of Suicidal Tendencies is Not Character Evidence

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