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 27, 2024
The Supreme Court Just Declined to Protect Emergency Abortion Care for Pregnant Patients. Here’s What to Know
Reproductive Freedom
Today’s ruling does not signal the end of the road in the fight for protecting life-saving emergency care, or the fight for our reproductive freedom.
Today’s ruling does not signal the end of the road in the fight for protecting life-saving emergency care, or the fight for our reproductive freedom.
Jun 21, 2024
Can Politicians Deny Emergency Care to Pregnant People?
Reproductive Freedom
Physicians want to fulfill their oath and provide care to patients experiencing medical emergencies, but more and more politicians want to stop them – and it’s not just in South Dakota.
By Samantha Chapman
Physicians want to fulfill their oath and provide care to patients experiencing medical emergencies, but more and more politicians want to stop them – and it’s not just in South Dakota.
By Samantha Chapman
Jun 6, 2024
Here's How You Can Be an Ally This Pride Month (and Beyond)
LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
Five things anyone can do during Pride Month and beyond to support the rights and well-being of LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit South Dakotans.
By Samantha Chapman
Five things anyone can do during Pride Month and beyond to support the rights and well-being of LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit South Dakotans.
By Samantha Chapman
Jun 1, 2024
Strong Letters Get Great Results
Free Speech
A well-written, personal letter or email is an invaluable way to make your voice heard.
A well-written, personal letter or email is an invaluable way to make your voice heard.
May 30, 2024
Protecting Students' Free Speech: Anthony Romero's Message to Graduates
Free Speech
In his City College commencement speech, Anthony Romero urged graduates to champion free speech and open dialogue on campus.
In his City College commencement speech, Anthony Romero urged graduates to champion free speech and open dialogue on campus.
May 29, 2024
2024 Legislative Report Card
Reproductive Freedom
When it comes to protecting and enhancing our civil rights and civil liberties this year, it’s clear that our state lawmakers overwhelmingly failed.
When it comes to protecting and enhancing our civil rights and civil liberties this year, it’s clear that our state lawmakers overwhelmingly failed.