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South Dakota Can Make Voting More Accessible — Starting with Clearer Rules

ACLU of South Dakota Supports Voting Guidance Proposed by League of Women Voters.
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Now Hiring Advocacy Intern

Fall 2026 Undergraduate Advocacy Intern

The ACLU is seeking an Undergraduate Intern in the Advocacy – South Dakota Chapter of the ACLU’s National office.
Location: Hybrid
Department: Advocacy
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South Dakota Voter Hub

Our democracy works best when all eligible voters participate and have their voices heard. Here’s everything you need to know about casting your ballot this year.
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How to Fight Deployment of Flock and Other Mass Surveillance License Plate Readers in Your Community

The ACLU provides a range of tactics for communities to stop or limit the use of Flock’s ALPR mass surveillance technology

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ACLU Files Public Records Request Regarding Management of Sioux Falls Municipal Runoff Election

If there were any issues during the June municipal runoff election, the ACLU wants to highlight what happened, work with officials to improve voting process.

Shalom Kato Joins ACLU of South Dakota as Advocacy Intern

Kato will strengthen and promote voting rights and civic engagement efforts ahead of the 2026 midterm election.

ACLU of South Dakota Urges Gov. Rhoden to Veto SB 175

By vetoing Senate Bill 175, Gov. Rhoden would send a clear message that South Dakota supports voters.