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
SD Gives

South Dakota Day of Giving

South Dakota Day of Giving returns for its illustrious second year, kicking off at midnight on Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2019 and continuing until 11:59pm that night.
Dec 03, 2019 | 12:00 AM
Event | In-person
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Know Your Rights: LGBTQ+ @ Augie

Learn more about your civil rights, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated at school or on campus during this interactive presentation.
Dec 02, 2019 | 4:00 PM
Event | In-person
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ESC After Dark: Voting Rights & Housing Access

Join us for a community conversation as we delve deep into the quality of life of formerly incarcerated people after they complete their sentence right here in Sioux Falls.
Nov 25, 2019 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
Activist Academy 2020

Activist Academy: Nov 21

The 2020 ACLU Activist Academy trainings will show attendees how to make a difference in their community on the local and state level.
Nov 21, 2019 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-person
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Know Your Rights: LGBTQ+ @ USD

Learn more about your civil rights, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated at school or on campus during this interactive presentation.
Nov 20, 2019 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
Activist Academy 2020

Activist Academy: Nov 17

The 2020 ACLU Activist Academy trainings will show attendees how to make a difference in their community on the local and state level.
Nov 17, 2019 | 2:00 PM
Event | In-person
LGBTQ+ Web Even

LGBTQ+ & Two Spirit Open Mic Night

Every person has a story to tell.
Nov 08, 2019 | 6:30 PM
Event | In-person
the Cascade at Falls Park

SoDakPride Portraits: Sioux Falls

Whether you identify as LGBTQIA2S+ or as an ally, your voice matters. Your story matters.
Oct 12, 2019 | 11:00 AM
Event | In-person
SD Capitol

SoDakPride Portraits: Pierre

Whether you identify as LGBTQIA2S+ or as an ally, your voice matters. Your story matters.
Oct 12, 2019 | 11:00 AM