Press Releases

As the leading civil rights organization in our state, the ACLU of South Dakota believes in keeping the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. The work we do at the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important, but there is no better defender of civil rights than a public that is informed and engaged. For media inquiries, email [email protected].

Jan 23, 2020

ACLU of South Dakota Will Challenge HB 1057 if Passed Into Law

No other state has passed a law like HB 1057. It is unconstitutional to single out one group of people and categorically ban all care, no matter how medically necessary.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
Jan 22, 2020

House State Affairs Committee Advances Bill to Criminalize Medically Necessary Care for Transgender Youth

The ACLU of South Dakota opposes HB 1057. By blocking medical care supported by every major medical association, the legislature is compromising the health of trans youth in dangerous and potentially life-threatening ways.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
Jan 15, 2020

ACLU of S.D. Opposes Bill That Would Criminalize Medically Necessary Care for Transgender Youth

House Bill 1057 would make it a felony for medical providers to treat youth consistent with evidence-based treatment protocols.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
Jan 7, 2020

LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Allies to Learn, Prepare to Speak Up at ACLU Event

Allies are some of the most effective and powerful voices of the LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit movement – and are especially important as the 2020 South Dakota Legislative Session gets underway.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
Jan 6, 2020

Letters to Legislators: ACLU to Share Tips on How to Best Contact Elected Officials

One of the easiest ways for people to engage in the political process is by getting in touch with their elected officials.
Dec 17, 2019

ACLU of South Dakota available to comment during Lakota Nation Invitational this week

Basketball is the name of the game at Lakota Nation Invitational, but there’s more to LNI than just hoops.
Dec 17, 2019

ACLU of South Dakota opposes City Council’s repeal of presumptive probation

The ACLU of South Dakota opposes the repeal of presumptive probation. Repealing presumptive probation would not benefit Sioux Falls or help combat addiction in the state.
Issue Areas: Smart Justice
Nov 19, 2019

Community Forum to Focus on Barriers Formerly Incarcerated People Face After Prison

Formerly incarcerated people are subject to punishments, exclusions and restrictions that impair their ability to live their lives unencumbered. Re-entry is a lifetime process, but it shouldn’t be.
Issue Areas: Smart Justice
Nov 13, 2019

ACLU of South Dakota to Host LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Know Your Rights Forum in Vermillion

This interactive, all-inclusive forum will provide an overview of LGBTQ+ rights, how to exercise them and what to do when your rights are violated on campus or in your communities.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights