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Satanic Temple Denied Iowa Capitol Event, Files Complaint

11/26/2025

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The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) denied the Satanic Temple of Iowa's request to hold an event at the Iowa State Capitol, referencing a similar denial from 2022.
The Satanic Temple claims this decision infringes on their rights to free exercise of religion and speech, prompting them to file a complaint with the Iowa Office of Civil Rights.
Adam Steen, a gubernatorial candidate, defended the denial, calling the event "evil."
The ACLU has filed a lawsuit for public records regarding the event's denial.
Governor Kim Reynolds stated that state policies consider the impact on children and families visiting the Capitol.

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The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) denied the Satanic Temple of Iowa's request to hold an event at the Iowa State Capitol, referencing a similar denial from 2022.
The Satanic Temple claims this decision infringes on their rights to free exercise of religion and speech, prompting them to file a complaint with the Iowa Office of Civil Rights.
Adam Steen, a gubernatorial candidate, defended the denial, calling the event "evil."
The ACLU has filed a lawsuit for public records regarding the event's denial.
Governor Kim Reynolds stated that state policies consider the impact on children and families visiting the Capitol.