News & Commentary

May 16, 2022

The Right to Decide When and Whether to Start a Family Belongs to Us

Banning abortion care won’t stop South Dakotans from needing, and seeking, abortion care.

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May 16, 2022

Politicians Have No Place Making Parole Decisions for Young People

In a new lawsuit, the ACLU argues that the California governor’s power to veto parole grants violates the rights of young people.

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May 13, 2022

The Fight for Abortion Rights Taking Place Across South Dakota

We're coming together to fight attacks on reproductive freedom.

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May 12, 2022

The Future of Abortion Access in South Dakota

The fight for reproductive freedom in South Dakota is far from over. Join us for what lies ahead.

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May 12, 2022

A Promising Appointment Brings Hope for Federal Clemency Applicants

The new pardon attorney’s background in public defense may bring a needed perspective to those seeking relief.

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May 12, 2022

The Roe Draft Signals a Potential New Front in the Already-Raging War Against the LGBTQ+ Community

This isn’t a “they’re coming for us next” moment. They’ve already come for us, and the fight of our lives is here.

Demonstrators with pro-abortion-and-LGBTQ signage.
May 12, 2022

Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Classroom Censorship?

Test your knowledge about the country’s current wave of book bans and classroom censorship measures.

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May 11, 2022

To See the Future of Roe, Look to the States

We don’t know what the final opinion will look like, but here’s what we do know about abortion access nationwide.

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May 06, 2022

What to Know About the Recently Leaked Supreme Court Abortion Draft Opinion, and What’s Next

Brigitte Amiri, deputy director of the ACLU’s Reproductive Freedom Project, breaks down what you should keep in mind in the wake of the recently leaked draft.

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