Iowa Agrees To Pay $5K To 4 Protesters Banned From Capitol
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa filed a lawsuit, saying the ban blocks the individuals’ fundamental constitutional rights of free speech, assembly, right to petition their government, their fundamental freedom of movement and due process.
The attorney general’s office believes this is a fair settlement for the state, Assistant State Attorney General Anne Updegraff told board members.
The State Appeal Board, which has responsibility under Iowa law to consider legal claims against the state, includes Iowa Department of Management Director Michael Bousselot, Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald and Auditor Rob Sand.
All voted to approve the settlement agreement.