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Polk County District Court

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Evidence Allowed in Branstad Trial Should Cause Concern

Former Gov. Terry Branstad’s party affiliation, political views of the party, and beliefs of people advising him is allowed as evidence of discrimination at trial.

Pro-Life Group Challenges Iowa Heartbeat Abortion Ban Exceptions Clause

Save the 1, a pro-life group opposed to the exceptions in the fetal heartbeat abortion law, argued for a motion to intervene in a current legal challenge to the law.

Pro-Lifers Mobilize to Protect Iowa’s Fetal Heartbeat Law

ACLU of Iowa and the Planned Parenthood Federation of America have filed a lawsuit to stop Iowa’s new fetal heartbeat abortion law from taking effect, The FAMiLY Leader has launched a petition that will be added to an amicus brief so supporters can urge the courts to uphold the law.

Judge Upholds Iowa Board of Medicine Webcam Abortion Ban

Polk County District Court Judge Jeffrey Farrell ruled in favor of the Iowa Board of Medicine’s decision in August of 2013 to ban webcam abortions.

Webcam Abortions in Iowa: Will They Stay or Will They Go?

A judge will decide on a motion for stay pending judicial review on the recent decision by the Iowa Board of Medicine to end dangerous webcam abortions.