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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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Trump urges Iowa judge to keep 2024 political poll lawsuit alive
The Register seeks to dismiss the case saying Trump’s suit fails from the start under the First Amendment’s protection of the press reporting political news.
Iowa accuses Temu of collecting private consumer data
Iowa says Temu and its Chinese-owned parent company open consumers up to spying by the Chinese government.
Feds denied access to Michigan’s unredacted voter records
The Justice Department demanded not only the names on Michigan’s voter rolls, but also the dates of birth, partial Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers of every registered voter in the state.
Starbucks claims union violates coffeemaker’s trademarks
Starbucks says unions may use an employer’s name for protected union activities, but not to speak out on political issues or sell union merchandise.
Former Iowa schools chief gets two-year sentence for immigration and weapons crimes
Former Des Moines Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts faces deportation to his native Guyana following prison.
Spirited Iowa midterm primaries energize both parties
Iowa Democrats are seizing on economic frustrations as they aim to win the governor's race as well as two open seats in Congress this fall.
Iowa inmates get second shot at challenging county jail fees
The Eighth Circuit said former jail inmates have protected property interests in the money collected for their $95 daily jail fees and standing to argue their claims.
Roblox must face Iowa consumer fraud claims
Though the state's consumer fraud claims will proceed to trial, Roblox was granted reprieve from having to face Section 230 claims accusing the gaming platform of lacking moderation and addictive gameplay.