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As the leading civil rights organization in our state, the ACLU of South Dakota believes in keeping the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. The work we do at the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important, but there is no better defender of civil rights than a public that is informed and engaged.

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Apr 28, 2025

Medicaid Work Requirements Don’t Work — They Harm People with Disabilities

Disability Rights
We’ve been here before. Work requirements only cut care, nothing else.
We’ve been here before. Work requirements only cut care, nothing else.
A document that says "Medicaid Eligibility."
A document that says "Medicaid Eligibility."
Apr 22, 2025

Raising Their Voices: Why Two College Students Are Drawn to Protest

Free Speech

With access to education, diverse perspectives, and a supportive community, college students are in a unique position to challenge the status quo and advocate for the issues that matter most to them.  

By Em Powers

With access to education, diverse perspectives, and a supportive community, college students are in a unique position to challenge the status quo and advocate for the issues that matter most to them.  

By Em Powers
Image of protesters in downtown Sioux Falls
Image of protesters in downtown Sioux Falls
Apr 18, 2025

In Our Hands: A Quilt for Reproductive Justice

Reproductive Freedom

What could a future South Dakota look like where we have access to the reproductive care that we need, including abortion? Join us to build a shared vision for the world we want to live in as we create a...

What could a future South Dakota look like where we have access to the reproductive care that we need, including abortion? Join us to build a shared vision for the world we want to live in as we create a...

In Our Hands: A Quilt for Reproductive Justice
In Our Hands: A Quilt for Reproductive Justice
Apr 18, 2025

Contact Your Members of Congress

Reaching out to your elected officials is easier than you might think — and it really matters. Here's how to contact your South Dakota Congressional delegation.

Reaching out to your elected officials is easier than you might think — and it really matters. Here's how to contact your South Dakota Congressional delegation.

Congress
Congress
Apr 16, 2025

Trump's Expanded Domestic Military Use Should Worry Us All

President Donald Trump's use of the military domestically is dangerous and deeply misguided.
President Donald Trump's use of the military domestically is dangerous and deeply misguided.
Members of the National Guard patrol the area surrounding the outskirts of the Capitol Building in Washington D.C.
Members of the National Guard patrol the area surrounding the outskirts of the Capitol Building in Washington D.C.
Apr 3, 2025

The Human Toll of Trump's Anti-Trans Crusade

LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
President Donald Trump’s assault on transgender rights is a gross overreach of presidential power and yet another attempt to punish trans people just for existing.
President Donald Trump’s assault on transgender rights is a gross overreach of presidential power and yet another attempt to punish trans people just for existing.
Trans Rights, speakers, protesters, and supporters denounce the Trump Administration's persistent attacks on the transgender community. by carrying a huge sign reading" TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS".
Trans Rights, speakers, protesters, and supporters denounce the Trump Administration's persistent attacks on the transgender community. by carrying a huge sign reading" TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS".