Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

Event | Virtual
An ACLU of South Dakota legal observer, wearing a blue vest, is working at a protest.

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
CTL 2018

Cheers to Liberty

Oct 25, 2018 | 5:00 PM
Event | In-person
people power

People Power Pale Ale Release

Our iteration of People Power is a Pale Ale dry-hopped with Amarillo and Eukanot hops. The hops give this low-alcohol Pale Ale an inviting pithy citrus fruit flavor.
Oct 12, 2018 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
watch party

Election Day Watch Party

Oct 09, 2018 | 11:45 AM
Event | In-person
SDLA

Join us: SDLA Conference 2018

Join us at the South Dakota Library Associations 2018 Conference!
Sep 27, 2018 | 10:30 AM
Event | In-person
SWA

Join us: Sidewalk Arts Festival

Join us at one of the largest arts events in Sioux Falls!
Sep 08, 2018 | 9:00 AM
Event | In-person
event web

Smart Justice Campaign Party: Madison

The ACLU of South Dakota is launching its Smart Justice Campaign in communities across the state and we need your help. We want to connect ACLU members in your area and invite you to attend our Smart Justice Campaign Party!
Sep 06, 2018 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
event web

Smart Justice Campaign Party: Sioux Falls

The ACLU of South Dakota is launching its Smart Justice Campaign in communities across the state and we need your help. We want to connect ACLU members in your area and invite you to attend our Smart Justice Campaign Party!
Sep 06, 2018 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
event web

Smart Justice Campaign Party: Pierre

The ACLU of South Dakota is launching its Smart Justice Campaign in communities across the state and we need your help. We want to connect ACLU members in your area and invite you to attend our Smart Justice Campaign Party!
Sep 06, 2018 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
event web

Smart Justice Campaign Party: Vermillion

The ACLU of South Dakota is launching its Smart Justice Campaign in communities across the state and we need your help. We want to connect ACLU members in your area and invite you to attend our Smart Justice Campaign Party!
Sep 06, 2018 | 6:00 PM