Press Releases

Revisions to Social Studies Standards, Second Working Group Likely Violates Federal and Constitutional Law, ACLU of South Dakota Says

The removal of recommended OSEU and Native American topics from the content standards deprives students of their right to receive information and ideas and racially discriminates or has the effect of racially discriminating against Native Americans in South Dakota.

Sentencing Project Report Highlights Racial Disparities, Need for Reform in South Dakota Prisons

Black people make up just 2 percent of the state’s population, but comprise 8 percent of the South Dakota prison population.
Issue Areas: Smart Justice

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.

Reproductive Freedom Advocates in South Dakota Continue Fight for Abortion Rights, Announce Oct. 2 March in Sioux Falls

Reproductive freedom advocates in South Dakota are organizing and rallying to keep abortion safe and legal in South Dakota.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

ACLU of South Dakota Calls for Fair, Equal Representation and More Public Listening Sessions in Redistricting Process

The ACLU is committed to monitoring legislators as throughout the redistricting process to ensure fair and equal representation for everyone – particularly for the state’s Indigenous population.
Issue Areas: Indigenous Justice

Stephanie Amiotte Joins ACLU as Legal Director for South Dakota, North Dakota and Wyoming

Amiotte will lead and expand the ACLU’s legal program to provide strategic leadership on both litigation and non-litigation legal advocacy to advance civil liberties and civil rights in the three states.

ACLU’s #PrideIs Campaign Goes Beyond Parties, Parades to Advance LGTBTQ+ and Two Spirit Equality in South Dakota

ACLU is asking people to sign the Pride Pledge and commit to fighting for proactive and sustainable change in the state every day.

‘Plan B’ Film Streaming on Hulu Showcases Obstacles to Getting Health Care in South Dakota

The film, staring two young female characters, features a road trip to get sexual and reproductive health care, a common experience for South Dakotans
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

ACLU of South Dakota Supports MMIP Awareness, Urges Additional Action

It’s impossible to overstate the harms the MMIP epidemic has had -- and continues to have -- on the lives of Native people across South Dakota and across the country.
Issue Areas: Indigenous Justice