The ACLU of South Dakota's Communications Director would love to speak with you. Janna Farley handles queries from reporters on local, state, and national civil liberties issues. ACLU of South Dakota team members can provide information and assist journalists by lending important perspectives on issues such as LGBTQ advocacy, abortion rights, criminal justice reform, and more. Contact Janna directly at jfarley@aclu.org.
The U.S. District Court in Rapid City will hear a case challenging three South Dakota laws, including the newly-enacted “Riot Boosting” Act, that threaten activists who encourage or organize protests with fines, civil liabilities, and/or criminal penalties of up to 25 years in prison.
The ACLU of South Dakota's online advocacy campaign will feature the stories of LGBTQ advocates in the state and encourage people to take action.
Sabrina King has been named director of campaigns for the ACLU of South Dakota, North Dakota and Wyoming.
The ACLU of South Dakota’s Session Confessions event has been moved to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 18.
Session Confessions, is an evening of no-holds-barred conversation designed to give real answers to real questions about what really happened during legislative session in Pierre.
While criminal statistics are important to identify trends in criminal activity and aid in crime prevention and enforcement efforts, the ACLU of South Dakota says the stats also highlight the need for criminal justice reform in South Dakota – particularly when it comes to drug-related offenses.