The ACLU is Committed to the Constitution

We spend a lot of time talking about constitutional rights – and with good reason.

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The ACLU of South Dakota's 2022 Legislative Priorities

We're watching the legislative process closely. Follow this page for updates and alerts.

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Legislative Priorities

Become a Stronger South Dakota Advocate

Advocacy Academy is here to give you the foundational knowledge and skills you need to be an effective advocate for making change.

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South Dakota's Playlist for a Robust Democracy

Legislative advocacy is better with a good soundtrack.

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As Omicron Surges, People in Jail and Detention are More Vulnerable Than Ever

The situation is dire, but you can take action in your own community to help protect incarcerated people.

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We Oppose Gov. Noem’s Anti-Trans Legislation Proposal

This policy won't help South Dakotans.

By Jett Jonelis

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Livestreaming Police is a Critical First Amendment Right

It is critical that the courts maintain robust First Amendment protections for people to record, share, and stream police interactions. Our ability to speak about police abuses depends on it.

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End racist sentencing laws and excessive prison sentences

Tell congress to pass FSIA and EQUAL Act now.

Empty cell at Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison.

With Reproductive Freedom in Danger, New Jersey Must Expand Protections and Access

It’s past time for the state to affirm autonomy, racial and economic justice, and community health to ensure that reproductive health care is accessible for all who need it.

Photo: Courtesy of Christopher Lopez. Demonstrators advocate for the passage of New Jersey's Reproductive Freedom Act