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Rox Laird

Rox Laird

Rox Laird has written about the courts, legal issues, and constitutional law for more than three decades. An editorial writer at The Des Moines Register and a reporter at the Des Moines Tribune, he specialized in writing about the First Amendment and public access to government information. He was recognized by the Iowa Supreme Court in 2015 for his “strong voice in support of justice.” He has been recognized by the Iowa Association for Justice and Iowa Legal Aid for his writing.

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Latest Articles by Rox Laird

Native American artist sues Chicago Blackhawks over broken promises

Blackhawks’ CEO Daniel Wirtz pledged to work toward purchasing land in Illinois to return to the Sac and Fox Nation and that he would advocate for changing the team name and logo. But none of that happened, an artist hired by the hockey team says.

Biden Justice Department, rights groups sue Iowa over new law making illegal immigration a state crime

A new law in Iowa makes it a state crime for noncitizens to reenter the United States after being removed. Violators could face deportation or up to 10 years in prison.

Iowa art center cannot demolish New York artist's installation, judge rules

A federal judge extended the stalemate in a fight over over fate of New York artist’s work at an art center in Des Moines by blocking demolition of an outdoor art installment.

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