Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events


Event | In-Person & Virtual
Election Observer Training

Election Observer Trainings

For years, the ACLU has been engaged in election protection efforts, working to ensure easy, fair, and safe access to the ballot box. This year, that work will be more important than ever – and we need your help. Will you join our Election Protection Team? Election observers will play a crucial role in monitoring polling places for issues affecting voters, ensuring there is no voter disenfranchisement, and tracking any problems that can be fixed for future elections. You don't have to have any specific expertise – we'll train you! The only requirement is that you're not a candidate for office and that you're available for at least a two-hour shift on Tuesday, November 3, during the general election. We'll be hosting trainings across the state – and online. Follow the links below to register for the training you would like to attend.
Oct 13, 2026 | 5:30 PM

Past Events


Event | In-Person
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Know Your Rights: LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Students

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.
Feb 05, 2020 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-Person
Ally Academy

Ally Academy: Brookings

Being an ally is action-oriented. It means being a supportive and proactive presence for LGBTQ+ & Two Spirit folks.
Jan 30, 2020 | 6:30 PM
Event | In-Person
Sioux Falls Women's March

Sioux Falls Women's March

2020 will be our most important year yet! Join GirlTrek Sioux Falls, LEAD South Dakota, South Dakota Voices for Peace, South Dakota Voices For Justice, South Dakotans Against Racism, and ACLU of South Dakota for this historic rally for women.
Jan 18, 2020 | 10:00 AM
Event | In-Person
Ally Academy

Ally Academy: Sioux Falls

Being an ally is action-oriented. It means being a supportive and proactive presence for LGBTQ+ & Two Spirit folks.
Jan 15, 2020 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-Person
Ally Academy

Ally Academy: Rapid City

Being an ally is action-oriented. It means being a supportive and proactive presence for LGBTQ+ & Two Spirit folks.
Jan 12, 2020 | 4:00 PM
Event | In-Person
Write web

Strongly Worded Letter Writing Party

Local politics leaving you a little concerned? Let’s write about it.
Jan 09, 2020 | 6:30 PM
Event | In-Person
LNI

Meet the ACLU at LNI

Candi will be inside the Civic Center's main area on Friday and Saturday at the ACLU of South Dakota table, just look for the big vertical ACLU banner!
Dec 21, 2019 | 10:00 AM
Event | In-Person
LNI

Meet the ACLU at LNI

Candi will be inside the Civic Center's main area on Friday and Saturday at the ACLU of South Dakota table, just look for the big vertical ACLU banner!
Dec 20, 2019 | 12:00 PM
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