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Satanic Temple Sues Iowa Over Capitol Access | Salt Lake City News
The Satanic Temple and ACLU of Iowa are suing Iowa’s state government over repeated denials to hold a holiday event in the Capitol rotunda, arguing it’s a violation of their constitutional right to equal access. The case stems from 2024 when their application was rejected — a year after someone was charged for damaging a similar display. The state’s bizarre objections, including claims of beating children with sticks (which the Temple denies), fueled their legal push. After filing civil rights complaints and receiving permission to sue, they’re now combining those claims with federal…
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