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Constitution of Iowa - Early Decisions

Duration: 03:17

In light of the current Iowa Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, the history of Iowa's Constitution has taken center stage.

Supreme Court Justice Mark Cady, who wrote the unanimous marriage decision, at one point invoked the court’s first-ever decision, in 1839, which struck down slavery in the state.

The Iowa Journal will look at some of the civil rights decisions made early in Iowa's formative years.

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Post Date: April 23, 2009