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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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Aug 20, 2020

Vote Absentee Like Your Rights Depend On It

Issues you care about are on the ballot this year. Make your voice heard!

Aug 12, 2020

Be a Precinct Worker like Brittany

We spoke to folks in South Dakota who are passionate about being involved in local politics. Over the next few months, we’re highlighting their stories on our We the People blog series to show how everyone...

By Brittany Neiles

Jul 22, 2020

The Fight, an ACLU film

The documentary shows the hard, exhausting work of fighting for civil and human rights.

Jul 10, 2020

Get to Know Your County Auditor

This elected official holds the power to inform and educate voters in their respective counties on upcoming elections, their rights as voters, and more. Get to know them!

Feb 6, 2020

S.D. lawmakers need to focus on real issues, not discriminatory bills

Issues that matter most to South Dakotans are being ignored as some South Dakota legislators continue to attack the LGBTQ and Two Spirit community and erode their rights with bills that stoke fear and...

Jan 16, 2020

ACLU of S.D. Opposes Bill That Would Criminalize Medically Necessary Care for Transgender Youth

HB 1057 continues the streak of bills that would codify discrimination against transgender youth that the South Dakota Legislature has attempted to pass over the last five years.