News & Commentary

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.

Change isn’t created in one day at the Capitol. We must consistently tune in and show up and make our voices heard.

SD legislators are considering Senate Bill 95, a bill that attaches mandatory minimum sentences to certain drug crimes. When implemented, these sentences can have devastating consequences for people's lives.

Senate Bill 110 attempts to amend a law passed seven years ago that is currently unenforceable and unconstitutional.

The ACLU filed a federal lawsuit challenging a South Dakota law that moved the deadline for new political parties striving for a place on the ballot. Our case will be heard February 6-7 at the U.S. District Court of South Dakota in Sioux Falls.

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.

Attend your Legislative Coffee or Cracker Barrel to let your elected officials know that you're paying attention and you're not afraid to hold them accountable.

With your continued support we’re standing up to threats to our civil rights and liberties in our state through lobbying, litigation, and advocacy. And we’re just getting started.

David Binder Research conducted a detailed survey on voter opinions toward prosecutors prior to 2018 Elections.