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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg backed down from their unconstitutional attempts to silence protesters.

By granting this preliminary injunction, the court recognizes that these vague and overbroad laws threaten the First Amendment rights of South Dakotans on every side of the issue.

Getting an education isn't just about books and grades - student's are also learning how to participate fully in the life of this nation.

South Dakota lawmakers are questioning whether diversity offices are a barrier to intellectual diversity because the diversity offices promote "left-wing ideology."

END RELENTLESS ATTACKS ON TRANS KIDS

Everything you need to know before this week's U.S. District Court hearing on the ACLU's challenge to three South Dakota laws that threaten advocates who encourage or organize protests.

The right to join with friends and neighbors in protest or peaceful assembly is critical to a functioning democracy and a right guaranteed by the Constitution. That’s why we’re taking South Dakota to court.

Angelica Mercado is an author, artist, and advocate living in Sioux Falls. She uses her talents to inspire others, and hopes that through art, she can create a lasting impact on her community.

Oliver Dickman is a young man out to change the world. After being the first of in his county to change his gender marker, founding Yankton’s first Gay-Straight Alliance, and opening the first nonbinary restroom on his school’s campus, he’s off to a great start.