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ACLU Responds to South Dakota Support of Trump EO on Birthright Citizenship

By signing onto this amicus brief, South Dakota is sending a message of exclusion to children in our state directly impacted by Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship and to the many others who will have their citizenship questioned because of their race or who their parents are.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Not in Our Names: A Joint Statement Against Texas’ Cruelty at the Border

ACLU affiliates issue a response to Republican governors’ escalation on immigration enforcement
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

ACLU of South Dakota to Host Virtual Advocacy Academy

The Advocacy Academy is a series of comprehensive virtual trainings and community hours designed to teach people how to make a difference in their community on a state and local level.