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Luke Alton Huber is from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, he joined the ACLU of South Dakota at a recent volunteer training. Read how Luke plans to use the skills he gained to improve his community by empowering others.

The ACLU is looking for dedicated volunteers to join and advocate for change in local communities. To help prepare volunteers, it is hosting two training sessions July 24.

Today, more than 2.2 million people are in American jails and prisons. Nearly 4.7 million people are on probation or parole. And nearly 70 million people are living with a criminal record. If you think those numbers are staggering, you’re right.

Earlier this month, we sent attorney general candidates Randy Seiler and Jason Ravnsborg our smart justice briefing book and a questionnaire we’re asking them to complete so we fully understand where they stand on the issues. We will share their responses after August 1st. 

With a renewed and fortified spirit, Micci Abbott of Vermilion shares what she learned from the ACLU Membership conference.

Join our team as an ACLU of South Dakota volunteer!

On May 10, 2018, the ACLU of South Dakota submitted comments opposing the Trump administration’s harmful and misguided delay.

We can all agree on one thing: society cannot incarcerate its way out of crime.

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.