Press Releases

Activists to hold Protect the Protectors March and Rally

Activists, water protectors, social justice organizations and others will be gathering in Rapid City ahead of the U.S. District Court hearing on the “riot boosting” case on Wednesday, June 12, for a Protect the Protectors March and Rally.
Issue Areas: Free Speech

ACLU of South Dakota Creates SoDakPride Playlist

You can't have a proper celebration without music. That's why the ACLU of South Dakota created a SoDak Pride playlist on Spotify.

ACLU to Argue in U.S. District Court on Wednesday in Challenge to South Dakota Anti-Protest Laws

The U.S. District Court in Rapid City will hear a case challenging three South Dakota laws, including the newly-enacted “Riot Boosting” Act, that threaten activists who encourage or organize protests with fines, civil liabilities, and/or criminal penalties of up to 25 years in prison.
Issue Areas: Free Speech

ACLU of South Dakota Launches LGBTQ Online Advocacy Campaign

The ACLU of South Dakota's online advocacy campaign will feature the stories of LGBTQ advocates in the state and encourage people to take action.

Sabrina King named director of campaigns for ACLU of South Dakota, North Dakota and Wyoming

Sabrina King has been named director of campaigns for the ACLU of South Dakota, North Dakota and Wyoming.

ACLU’s Session Confessions event postponed due to weather

The ACLU of South Dakota’s Session Confessions event has been moved to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 18.

What really happened in Pierre? Find out at the ACLU’s Session Confessions event

Session Confessions, is an evening of no-holds-barred conversation designed to give real answers to real questions about what really happened during legislative session in Pierre.

Crime in South Dakota report highlights need for smart justice approach to drug-related offenses

While criminal statistics are important to identify trends in criminal activity and aid in crime prevention and enforcement efforts, the ACLU of South Dakota says the stats also highlight the need for criminal justice reform in South Dakota – particularly when it comes to drug-related offenses.
Issue Areas: Smart Justice

ACLU Files First Amendment Challenge to South Dakota Anti-Protest Laws

Organization Argues Newly Enacted “Riot Boosting Act” Violates South Dakotans’ Free Speech and Due Process Rights
Issue Areas: Free Speech