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Des Moines Ditches Local Civil Rights Probe | Des Moines News
Des Moines is poised to axe its 50-year-old civil rights investigation unit, pushing residents toward the state’s underfunded Office of Civil Rights—despite locals getting far more resources and attention. With the state handling 1,500 complaints for just $1,300 per case, critics like the NAACP and Des Moines Register warn of bias and capacity gaps. Meanwhile, the city’s own department tackles 20-35 complaints annually with $310,000—offering far better support. Compounding the risk: recent state laws eroding civil rights protections and local ordinances, making reliance on a politically…
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