Cheers to 50 years!

Five decades of defending freedoms for every South Dakotan.

By Janna Farley

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Oppose classroom censorship in South Dakota

Every student should have the opportunity to learn our state's robust history.

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Three Reasons Why Congress Must Pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Now

Workers still are routinely denied the temporary job changes they need to have healthy pregnancies — but a bipartisan bill is poised to provide millions of workers with these protections.

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Here are the States We’re Watching as Redistricting Begins

This year, as redistricting starts across the country, the ACLU works to ensure that these new electoral lines are not gerrymandered.

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Let's talk about the overwhelming state of abortion access.

It's important to know where we're at in the fight for reproductive freedom and what you can do to support this movement.

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The True Measure of Justice for Ahmaud Arbery Goes Beyond the Courtroom

Measuring progress solely by the outcome of trials risks both ignoring the importance of greater systemic change and compromising fairness in the criminal legal system.

Painted mural of Ahmaud Arbery in Brunswick, Georgia after he was shot and killed in February 2020.

Your Mini Guide to Discussing Abortion Rights at the Dinner Table

Here’s a handy reference of facts when discussing abortion rights with friends and family at the dinner table.

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Kyle Rittenhouse Didn’t Act Alone: Law Enforcement Must Be Held Accountable

The massive show of force from 40 law enforcement agencies in Kenosha didn’t make anyone safer.

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How to File a Typical Civil Suit in South Dakota

Going through with a civil suit can be daunting. We're here to help guide you. 

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