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Iowa Supreme Court Upholds English-Only Voting Law

5/10/2025

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In a significant ruling, the Iowa Supreme Court upheld a 2008 law mandating that voting materials be available only in English. This decision came after the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) challenged the law, advocating for non-English options to reflect the state's language diversity. The court determined that LULAC did not have the standing to pursue the case, leaving the matter to the legislature.

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In a significant ruling, the Iowa Supreme Court upheld a 2008 law mandating that voting materials be available only in English. This decision came after the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) challenged the law, advocating for non-English options to reflect the state's language diversity. The court determined that LULAC did not have the standing to pursue the case, leaving the matter to the legislature.