ACLU of Iowa

Legal Aid & Advocacy · Iowa · Free

State affiliate defending LGBTQ+ civil rights statewide. A starting point for asylum seekers fleeing anti-LGBTQ+ persecution who need pro-bono representation. Pro-bono representation is common for high-impact civil rights cases; volunteer attorneys take individual cases too. Estate planning matters extra for LGBTQ+ families — without wills, biological family can override surviving partners. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ Iowa residents and the people supporting them.

Contact & Details

Address: Statewide

Hours: Varies

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