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March 3, 2021
March 3, 2021
ACLU of South Dakota Opposes Expansion to State’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law
The ACLU of South Dakota opposes House Bill 1212, legislation that would lower South Dakota’s already extremely low standards when justifying the use of force.
Issue Areas:
Smart Justice
March 3, 2021
March 3, 2021
ACLU of South Dakota Commends Decision to Kill Anti-Transgender Sports Bill
We’re thrilled with the committee’s decision kill this bill, sending a clear message of inclusion and acceptance for our transgender friends and neighbors.
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
February 24, 2021
February 24, 2021
House Lawmakers Advance Bill to Prevent Transgender Females from Competing in South Dakota
By singling out transgender women and girls and enacting a sweeping ban on participation in athletics, House Bill 1217 violates both the United States Constitution and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act.
February 23, 2021
February 23, 2021
ACLU of South Dakota Supports Bill to Help Decriminalize Addiction
The enormous amount of money South Dakota spends on incarcerating people for drug-related offenses is disproportionate and causes more harm than good to individuals struggling with addiction, their families and their communities.
Issue Areas:
Smart Justice
February 22, 2021
February 22, 2021
House Committee Votes to Advance Discriminatory Bill to Prevent Transgender Females from Competing in S.D.
By singling out transgender women and girls and enacting a sweeping ban on participation in athletics, House Bill 1217 violates both the United States Constitution and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act.
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
February 22, 2021
February 22, 2021
Conscience Protection Bill Discriminatory, Harmful to Patients
Freedom of religion is one of our most fundamental rights as Americans, but that freedom does not give any of us the right to harm others.
February 18, 2021
February 18, 2021
Senate Committee Kills Compassionate Parole Bill
Senate Bill 163 would have given the parole board more direction as to who is eligible for release, particularly when it comes to listening to the recommendations of public health experts during a public health crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Issue Areas:
Smart Justice
February 17, 2021
February 17, 2021
South Dakota Legislature Advances Dangerous “Abortion Reversal” Bill and Abortion Ban Bill
Today, members of the South Dakota House State Affairs Committee voted to advance two extreme anti-abortion bills. House Bill 1130, the so-called “abortion reversal” bill, would require doctors to give false and misleading information to patients.
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
February 10, 2021
February 10, 2021
LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Organizations and Allied Partners to Host Virtual Forum on Anti-Trans Legislation in South Dakota
Learn about past and present anti-trans legislation in South Dakota and how you can get plugged in for the fight ahead.
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
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