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More than half of Iowans oppose a change in state law that bans the teaching of certain concepts, including that the U.S. or state of Iowa is fundamentally or systemically racist or sexist, a new Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll found.
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the law June 8, saying she opposes “critical race theory” and wants to prevent “discriminatory indoctrination” in Iowa classrooms. Opponents say the law will chill needed discussion about racial inequities at schools, colleges and government agencies.
Asked if they favor or oppose the change, 56% of Iowans say they oppose it, according to the poll. Just over one-third, 34%, say they are in favor, and another 10% say they are not sure.
Iowa Poll: Ban on teaching some racism, sexism concepts divides Iowans
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Iowa law requiring 24-hour abortion delay unconstitutional
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An Iowa judge has permanently blocked a state law requiring women to wait 24 hours before getting an abortion.
In his order, filed Monday afternoon, District Court Judge Mitchell Turner held that the 2020 law is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced on two grounds: that the Legislature violated the single-subject rule of the Iowa Constitution when lawmakers passed the measure as an amendment to an unrelated bill; and that the law violates a 2018 Iowa Supreme Court decision that protects abortion rights.
The law was opposed in court by Planned Parenthood of the Heartland and the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa. Turner had previously issued a temporary injunction blocking the law just before it was to take effect July 1, 2020. Monday s order makes that injunction permanent. In his order, Turner also canceled a planned trial in the case, which was set for January.