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"Medical Emergency" Exceptions Put Lives at Risk

Send a message to your legislators asking them to oppose House Bill 1257.
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You Can’t Define Us: Tell Lawmakers to Stop Governing Gender

Send a message loud and clear to our legislators that South Dakotans can't be defined and oppose House Bill 1184.
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2026 Legislative Coffees and Cracker Barrels

Attending a legislative coffee or cracker barrel is a great way to get involved in your community and show South Dakota’s lawmakers you’re paying attention.
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ACLU of South Dakota announces 2026 legislative priorities

All eyes and ears are on Pierre as the 2026 South Dakota Legislative Session begins.

Press Releases

Feb 10, 2026

House Committee Prioritizes Anti-Abortion Propaganda Over Facts; ACLU Comments

Putting misinformation in our children's curriculum to push an ideological agenda only hurts students.

Feb 04, 2026

Viewpoint-Based Censorship of HB 1116 Violates First Amendment; ACLU Comments

Protecting children is an important goal, but it must be pursued in ways that respect the First Amendment, parental rights and long-standing principles of free expression.

Feb 04, 2026

ACLU of South Dakota Urges House Committee to Prioritize Civil Liberties when Considering Health Care Policy

Bills highlight the importance of ensuring health care policy aligns with civil liberties.

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