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Iowa civil rights complaints dismissed at high rate
A NAACP analysis finds Iowa's Civil Rights Commission rarely finds probable cause in about 2,000 annual non housing complaints, with fewer than 30 merit findings. The study contrasts Iowa with Nebraska Minnesota and Illinois which show higher rates after front end screening. Backlogs and undefined terms complicate timely action, prompting calls for clearer standards and budget support.
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Iowa
Jason Clayworth
Des Moines Register
NAACP
Iowa Civil Rights Commission
Commission
Nebraska
Minnesota
Mlinois
Keith Ratliff
Des Moines
Iowa- Nebraska
Beth Townsend
Townsend
Terry Branstad
Illinois