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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.
Students still have a voice in how they are treated by school and law enforcement officials.
Ultimately, a smarter criminal justice system is up to South Dakota’s voters, policymakers, communities, and criminal justice advocates as they move forward with the urgent work of ending the state’s obsession with mass incarceration.
I grew up on the West Coast where being gay was no big deal. The thought of going back into the closet was always on my mind, but to my surprise, I haven’t had any issues here. In fact, I’ve found a place filled with love and support, full of allies for the LGBTQ community.
Trey is a content marketing designer from Brandon, S.D. By sharing his story, he hopes that he can empower others to find confidence in their own skin.
South Dakota lawmakers are questioning whether diversity offices are a barrier to intellectual diversity because the diversity offices promote "left-wing ideology."
Riley Zoss is an agricultural and engineering admissions representative living in Forestburg, S.D. As an out member of the LGBTQ community, Riley feels a sense of duty to represent folks from rural South Dakota and works to shed light on their stories.
