Iowa Governor Defends Law ‘Protecting Children From Pornography’ Amid Lawsuit

This comes after a lawsuit filed by seven families who claim that the law seeks to ‘erase any recognition of LGBTQ+ people from public schools.’

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds addresses the virtual Republican National Convention on Aug. 25, 2020. Courtesy of the Committee on Arrangements for the 2020 Republican National Committee via Getty Images

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has defended a law that bans books containing “descriptions or visual depictions of a sex act” in school libraries following a lawsuit filed by a group of families to block the new law.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Iowa, Lambda Legal, and Jenner & Block LLP filed a lawsuit on behalf of Iowa Safe Schools, seven Iowa students ranging from fourth to 12th grade, and their families.