Americans United for Separation of Church & State, an organization with which the Iowa Secularists are affiliated, filed suit in U.S. District Court against Newton Correctional Facility alleging that the facility’s agreement with Prison Fellowship Ministries violates the Establishment Clause of the U.S. Constitution and various sections of the Iowa Constitution.
The case, which began on October 24, is an important case with national significance. Among the complaints filed by AU on behalf of various Newton inmates, are accusations of religious discrimination in hiring, religious discrimination against inmates, government funding of religious indoctrination and others.
The Iowa Secularists openly support this action by AU. Further, we urge you to voice your opinions on this matter to your local media outlets. To help you with your letter to the editor click here for an FAQ compiled by AU with talking points on their case.
If you have any further questions please feel free to email me at bsabelATiowasecularistDOTorg.

On Wednesday, October 19, 2005, the University of Iowa Freethinkers will host a panel discussion titled Intelligent Design: In Your Classroom?. The discussion will be in room C20 of the Pomerantz Center at 7:00 p.m.