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ACLU of South Dakota Press

ACLU of South Dakota Condemns Politically Motivated Investigation of Abortion Ads

Gov. Larry Rhoden’s request for an investigation into an advertising campaign educating people about the safety and effectiveness of abortion pills is a politically motivated attack on free speech.
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Petition demanding transparency surrounding Operation Prairie Thunder

Demand transparency on Operation Prairie Thunder

Your signature tells Sioux Falls city leadership to adopt reasonable, time-bound steps now so investigations can proceed lawfully, budgets stay transparent, and our community stays strong.
News & Commentary
Native American Day celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures

In South Dakota, it's Native American Day, Not Columbus Day

Here we honor great Native American leaders – not that other guy.
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Privacy and Technology

ACLU of South Dakota Condemns Violation of Voters’ Privacy Rights

Even though this sensitive information was exposed by mistake, the elected officials responsible for running our elections and keeping sensitive data confidential have an obligation to be transparent with impacted voters.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights