Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

Event | Virtual
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Legal Observer Training for Domestic Military Deployment

Protest has been a tried-and-true way to create change for centuries – and these days, more and more people are making their voices heard by marching in the streets. We love to see people exercising their First Amendment rights like this! The right to join with fellow citizens in protest or peaceful assembly, after all, is critical to a functioning democracy. But lately, we've been subjected to escalating threats to our free society. We are up against a coordinated assault on the constitutional right to free speech and political dissent that has sustained American democracy for the past 238 years. Alarmingly, we're also witnessing the intrusion of military force into civilian life. Earlier this summer, the Trump administration deployed Marines and National Guard units to crack down on protests in Los Angeles and has thousands of Guard members patrolling the streets of Washington, D.C. The administration has signaled that this is just the start, with plans to deploy more troops onto American streets in cities across the country – possibly even in South Dakota. The need for legal observers is critical to deter unlawful governmental intervention at protests and document potential abuse of power during domestic military deployments. Will you help us defend our free society? By completing this training and joining the volunteer legal observer team in your part of the state, you can do your part to uphold the First Amendment. Register today!
Oct 16, 2025 | 7:30 PM

Past Events

Event | In-person
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Activist Academy - Sioux Falls

Our comprehensive activist training will show South Dakotans ways to make a difference in their community on the local and state level.
Jan 03, 2019 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
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Writing a Strongly Worded Letter

A political letter writing campaign designed to help citizens make their voices heard on social justice topics.
Nov 28, 2018 | 5:30 PM
Event | In-person
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Writing a Strongly Worded Letter

A political letter writing campaign designed to help citizens make their voices heard on social justice topics.
Nov 21, 2018 | 5:30 PM
Event | In-person
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Writing a Strongly Worded Letter

A political letter writing campaign designed to help citizens make their voices heard on social justice topics.
Nov 14, 2018 | 5:30 PM
Event | In-person
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Election Day Watch Party

Nov 06, 2018 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-person
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Election Day Rides to the Polls

We're empowering voters in an all new way in 2018.
Nov 06, 2018 | 7:00 AM
Event | In-person
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Volunteer Training: Sioux Falls

Another opportunity to become an official ACLU volunteer!
Nov 01, 2018 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
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Volunteer Training: Sioux Falls

Two chances for you to become an official, ACLU volunteer!
Nov 01, 2018 | 12:00 PM
Event | In-person
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Voting Smart Justice at USD

On October 29th, learn about South Dakota's fraught history with voting rights and how your rights as a voter are in jeopardy even today.
Oct 29, 2018 | 6:30 PM