Good Relationships Are Better Than Lawsuits

Gov. Noem’s demands for tribes to remove their COVID-19 checkpoints and threat of legal action is an unnecessary escalation of the already strained relationship between the state and the tribes. In fact, it’s an apt illustration of the longstanding fight for indigenous justice in South Dakota.

By Candi Brings Plenty

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The Refusal to Let Pregnant People out of Prison Shows Just How Deep Our Mass Incarceration Obsession Runs, Including in Indian Country

Just how did a pregnant woman serving time for a drug offense get sent to a crowded federal women’s prison more than 1,000 miles away from her home?

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How to Join a Zoom Meeting or Event with the ACLU

Joining a Zoom meeting with the ACLU is quick and easy! Learn how to get the most out of our virtual opportunities to connect.

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Keep Calm and Carry on Voting: How to Vote By Mail During the Coronavirus Outbreak

It’s easy to request an absentee ballot and there’s still enough time to do so for most states with upcoming primaries.

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What Happened in Pierre This Year?

A Look Back at the 2020 Legislative Session

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COVID-19 and the Criminal Legal System: What You Can Do

Like you, we at the ACLU of South Dakota have been watching closely as COVID-19 news changes by the hour.

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Voting is Your Right, Not a Privilege

Make your voice heard by heading to the polls and making sure your favorite candidates make their way to the ballot.

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COVID-19 and Your Rights

Here you will find information about the ACLU’s response to COVID-19, including news updates, blog posts, guidelines, and letters to public officials—as well as other resources.

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2020 Census Frequently Asked Questions

The Census is a brief survey the Census Bureau sends to every household in the country every 10 years.  It is required by the Constitution to count every living person in the United States, regardless of citizenship or immigration status.

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