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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Jun 26, 2025
The Supreme Court Dealt A Blow to Trans Rights. Here's How to Take Action
LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
The decision in Skrmetti v. U.S. is not the end of the road. We can, and must, show up for trans youth in the courts and in our communities.
The decision in Skrmetti v. U.S. is not the end of the road. We can, and must, show up for trans youth in the courts and in our communities.
Jun 23, 2025
Criminal Justice Reform Better Than Building New Prison
Smart Justice
We need to dramatically reduce our reliance on incarceration and invest instead in alternatives to prison, including approaches better designed to break the cycle of crime and recidivism by helping people...
By Samantha Chapman
We need to dramatically reduce our reliance on incarceration and invest instead in alternatives to prison, including approaches better designed to break the cycle of crime and recidivism by helping people...
By Samantha Chapman
Jun 17, 2025
Jose Antonio Vargas on What We Get Wrong About Immigration Reform
Immigrants' Rights
Vargas shares with the ACLU the common misconceptions about immigration and immigrants that he’s encountered through work with his nonprofit, Define America.
Vargas shares with the ACLU the common misconceptions about immigration and immigrants that he’s encountered through work with his nonprofit, Define America.
Jun 13, 2025
Parents Push Back Against the Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Working Families
The Trump administration is attempting to gut Head Start, a federally-funded early childhood program Congress created for low-income families
The Trump administration is attempting to gut Head Start, a federally-funded early childhood program Congress created for low-income families
Jun 10, 2025
Pride Statewide: Celebrate LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Pride Across South Dakota
LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
It’s more important than ever that LGBTQ+ communities and allies stand up in solidarity against hate. Let’s celebrate joy, identity and unity this summer!
It’s more important than ever that LGBTQ+ communities and allies stand up in solidarity against hate. Let’s celebrate joy, identity and unity this summer!
Jun 9, 2025
What the Marriage Equality Backlash Taught Me About the Fight for Trans Rights
LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
Anti-trans laws aren’t just about bathrooms or sports, they’re about systematically pushing trans individuals out of public life.
Anti-trans laws aren’t just about bathrooms or sports, they’re about systematically pushing trans individuals out of public life.