Des Moines mayor, council and Human Rights Commission condemn Patriot Front march

Feb 24, 2025

Mayor Bozen read a joint statement from the mayor and the Des Moines Human Rights Commission denouncing a weekend march in East Village by the white supremacist group Patriot Front; city officials said law enforcement and elected leaders have been notified and pledged to keep residents safe.

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Mayor Bozen read a statement on behalf of the mayor’s office and the Des Moines Human Rights Commission condemning a weekend march through the East Village by the Texas-based white supremacist group Patriot Front. "As your mayor, it is fundamental to me as well as my colleagues on city council and the Des Moines Human Rights Commission that we create a community culture that promotes peace, justice, and mutual respect," the mayor said.

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