News & Commentary
May 10, 2018
Trump is Slowing Down Access to Education for Disabled Students of Color
On May 10, 2018, the ACLU of South Dakota submitted comments opposing the Trump administration’s harmful and misguided delay.
Apr 20, 2018
Sioux Falls: Let's Get Smart on Crime
We can all agree on one thing: society cannot incarcerate its way out of crime.
By Libby Skarin
Mar 22, 2018
ACLU of South Dakota Comments on Proposed Rule by the Deparment of Health & Human Services
The U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services has proposed a rule that attempts to dramatically expand religious refusal laws and could enable health care providers and institutions to refuse to provide health care services and information to patients. The ACLU of SD has submitted comments in opposition.
Mar 13, 2018
What Happened During the 2018 #SDLeg?
The 2018 South Dakota Legislative Session has come to an end. Check out our legislative recap from policy director, Libby Skarin.
By Libby Skarin
Feb 26, 2018
Can Schools Discipline Students for Protesting?
In the last few days, many people have asked whether schools can discipline students for speaking out. The short answer? It depends on when, where, and how the students decide to express themselves.
Feb 20, 2018
SB 200, The Bill Banning Refugees, Is Not Only Fear Mongering — It's Unconstitutional
No matter how much South Dakota politicians want to push it, states don’t have power to bar an entire group of refugees from coming into their state because of their nationality.
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