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Rox Laird

Rox Laird

Rox Laird has written about the courts, legal issues, and constitutional law for more than three decades. An editorial writer at The Des Moines Register and a reporter at the Des Moines Tribune, he specialized in writing about the First Amendment and public access to government information. He was recognized by the Iowa Supreme Court in 2015 for his “strong voice in support of justice.” He has been recognized by the Iowa Association for Justice and Iowa Legal Aid for his writing.

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Latest Articles by Rox Laird

Iowa Supreme Court should permit enforcement of six-week abortion ban, state argues

Iowa abortion providers initially won an injunction on the ban in 2023, but the state wants the Supreme Court to reconsider the ban under a more permissive constitutional standard.

Iowa man tells Eighth Circuit he was fired because of his anti-LGBTQ views

Daniel Snyder was fired after posting a comment saying it is an “abomination to God” to use of the rainbow flag to symbolize support for LGBTQ rights.

Judge blocks removal of New York artist’s work in Des Moines

A federal judge said the Des Moines Art Center must hold off on destroying an installation it says is a danger to the public.

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