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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Nov 2, 2023
Why We Must Reject Efforts to Restrict Constitutionally Protected Speech on College Campuses
Free Speech
Calls to punish and silence student activists betray the Constitution and the spirit of free inquiry that is critical to life at public universities.
Calls to punish and silence student activists betray the Constitution and the spirit of free inquiry that is critical to life at public universities.
Oct 20, 2023
Attacks on No-Fault Divorce Are Dangerous – Especially for Those Experiencing Domestic Violence
Reproductive Freedom
Marriage is about commitment, love, sharing, and compromise. It is a private, personal choice that should not be denied to anyone.
By Samantha Chapman
Marriage is about commitment, love, sharing, and compromise. It is a private, personal choice that should not be denied to anyone.
By Samantha Chapman
Oct 16, 2023
UN Human Rights Committee to Review US Compliance with Civil and Political Rights Treaty
Indigenous Justice
ACLU of South Dakota Joins Dozens of US Civil Society Organizations in Calling for Accountability for Rights Violations
By Janna Farley, Stephanie Amiotte
ACLU of South Dakota Joins Dozens of US Civil Society Organizations in Calling for Accountability for Rights Violations
By Janna Farley, Stephanie Amiotte
Oct 9, 2023
In South Dakota, It’s Native American Day, Not Columbus Day
Indigenous Justice
Through honoring the history and culture of Native Americans today and every day, we work to recognize the dishonor in our past and help to remedy the discrimination against Native Americans today.
Through honoring the history and culture of Native Americans today and every day, we work to recognize the dishonor in our past and help to remedy the discrimination against Native Americans today.
Oct 4, 2023
Protect the First Amendment in Your Community
Free Speech
Make sure your elected officials are doing everything in their power to defend free speech rights guaranteed by the First Amendment.
By Samantha Chapman
Make sure your elected officials are doing everything in their power to defend free speech rights guaranteed by the First Amendment.
By Samantha Chapman
Sep 27, 2023
Freely Printable: ACLU Pumpkin Carving Stencils
Free Speech
Spending time with your family and friends this fall? Carve out a creative, civil liberties-minded message in those pumpkins!
Spending time with your family and friends this fall? Carve out a creative, civil liberties-minded message in those pumpkins!