RCPD Seeking Public Input On Body Camera Policy

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

Body Cam

ACLU of South Dakota joins ongoing DAPL court fight to defend the free speech rights of environmental organizations.

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.

By By Brian Hauss, Staff Attorney, Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project

Standing Rock Protester

The Vast Majority of Americans Want to Fix the Criminal Justice System. Here’s How We Can Start to Make an Impact in South Dakota.

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.

By Libby Skarin

Smart Justice Polling

Cheers to Liberty Premier Sponsor Spotlight: Brooke Blaalid, B Consulting

Brook Blaalid, owner of B. Consulting, tells us why she is a premiere sponsor of our Cheers to Liberty event.

Brook Blaalid

Cheers to Liberty Sponsor Spotlight: Megan Brennan, MODstash Vintage

Megan Brennan, owner of MODstash Vintage in Sioux Falls, tells us why she's a member of the ACLU and a sponsor of upcoming Cheers to Liberty event on October 26.

MODstash Vintage

ACLU Cheers to Liberty Sponsor Spotlight: Barry and Jordan from Bread and Circus Sandwich Kitchen

Each week we're counting down to our Cheers to Liberty event by spotlighting ACLU of South Dakota members. Meet Barry and Jordan, co-owners of Bread and Circus Sandwich Kitchen in Sioux Falls.

Bread and Circus

We the People: Cheers to Liberty Spotlight with Bailey

We're counting down to our Cheers to Liberty event by spotlighting notable ACLU members and supporters. Bailey Koch is a longtime supporter of the ACLU and is excited to tell us why!

Baily Kock, ACLU Supporter

Cheers to Liberty Staff Spotlight

We here at the ACLU of South Dakota are passionate about what we do. We want you to meet the members of the South Dakota team as we count down to our Cheers to Liberty event on October 26.

Heather Smith

ACLU Cheers to Liberty Member Spotlight: Adam Dale Jorgensen

Each week we're counting down to our Cheers to Liberty event by spotlighting ACLU of South Dakota members. All of us here at the ACLU of South Dakota feel incredibly thankful to have the support of one of our most dedicated volunteers, Adam Jorgensen. 

Adam Jorgensen