News & Commentary

We remain passionately committed to the First Amendment values that keep our society open. And we will continue to oppose censorship wherever it rears its ugly head. 

Keatyn Wede is going to change the world someday. Strike that. She’s already making change.

There’s so much out there that that needs to change, and nothing will change unless we do something about it.

We the People is a blog series that features the stories of members, supporters, volunteers, and allies of the American Civil Liberties Union of South Dakota. Together we are accomplishing critical work in our state to protect and advance civil liberties across the Midwest and beyond.

If South Dakota is really open for business, it better be open to all.

The Biden administration must commit to protect journalists, free press, and free speech.

No one is required to publish politicians’ speech, but online platforms should be cautious when censoring them.

For years, ICE has been holding teenagers in indefinite detention thousands of miles away from their families. And it won’t tell anyone why.

Legislators may have gaveled out for the year, but that doesn’t mean they’re off the clock. Let’s talk about how you can lobby your lawmakers outside the halls of the capitol.