There are nine federally recognized tribes in South Dakota and American Indians represent roughly 10 percent of the state's population. Yet this group of people is the least represented throughout all private and public sectors both in South Dakota and throughout the nation. Quality of life disparities existing between American Indians and non-tribal people are staggering. Poverty, youth suicide, health issues, violence, crime, educational attainment, and more affect American Indians at rates higher than another other demographic.
And yet there is hope. Not only have American Indian people survived years of abuse at the hands of the federal government, but they remain strong and fight to keep their culture, traditions, and languages alive. The ACLU of South Dakota is committed to ensuring justice for American Indians across many levels. Below are some of the issues for which we have fought. More to follow. Mitakuye Oyasin.
Making the Promise Real: ACLU Looks at Justice in Indian Country
American Indian Voting Rights
ACLU Sues For Information On American Indian Women Pressured To Induce Labor
ACLU Challenges Illegal Disfranchisement Of American Indian Voters In South Dakota
South Dakota Agrees To Reinstate American Indian Voters Unlawfully Removed From Rolls
Profile of Kids At Risk in Winner, SD
ACLU of South Dakota Seeks Records About FBI Collection of Racial and Ethnic Data
Fifth Circuit Upholds Religious Rights Of American Indian Kindergartner
ACLU Sues to Get Eagle Feathers of Native American Inmate
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