News & Commentary

We support SB 46, a bill that would prohibit the use of the most dangerous type of restraints and ensures that students, parents, and schools are aware of school policy and that staff are property trained.

Since the passage of SB4, the ACLU has issued a travel advisory that anyone planning to travel to Texas in the near future should anticipate the possible violation of their constitutional rights when stopped by law enforcement.

The ACLU of South Dakota sent a letter to all South Dakota sheriffs and chiefs of police, outlining the dangers of complying with President Trump's immigration policy demands.

The ACLU of South Dakota joined the Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin affiliates today in filing a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit today demanding government documents about the on-the-ground implementation of President Trump’s Muslim Ban.

ACLU of South Dakota policy director and lobbyist, Libby Skarin breaks down the good, the bad, and the next steps for us in her Legislative Recap.

This morning the Senate Health and Human Services Committee passed SB 149 on a 5-2 vote. This bill would allow taxpayer-supported agencies to refuse to provide any service, including adoption or foster care placement, on the basis of the agency's religious beliefs or moral convictions.

A veteran from Minnesota explains why he's standing with Standing Rock.

A bill signed into law by President Bill Clinton about 20 years ago created an interstate agreement for emergency management. That agreement helped bring law enforcement agents from 10 states (including South Dakota) to the site of protests by the Standing Rock Sioux against the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota.

An update about ACLU work in Standing Rock and what you can do to help the water protectors.