News & Commentary

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.

Concerns surrounding body cameras have risen in the last five years from intense incidents such as violence or shootings.

We filed a friend of of the court brief today to defend the free speech rights of Greenpeace and other environmental organizations in federal court.

The ACLU Campaign for Smart Justice released new public opinion polling today that shows consensus support for criminal justice reform across the ideological and political spectrum. Here's how you can help in South Dakota to begin to transform our communities and state for the better.