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].

Apr 23, 2019

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.
Apr 10, 2019

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.
Apr 3, 2019

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.
Apr 2, 2019

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
Mar 28, 2019

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
Mar 7, 2019

Senate Bill 189 passes, ACLU of South Dakota weighing options

Because Senate Bill 189 passed, the ACLU of South Dakota is currently weighing all options to ensure the First Amendment rights of South Dakotans are upheld.
Issue Areas: Free Speech
Mar 6, 2019

S.D. Joint Appropriations Advances Bill to Chill Free Speech & Rights to Protest

Today, South Dakota’s Joint Committee on Appropriations voted to advance Senate Bill 189, legislation that threatens freedom of speech and the right to protest.
Issue Areas: Free Speech
Mar 4, 2019

Noem's Keystone XL Pipeline Legislation May Threaten Free Speech & the Right to Protest

The ACLU of South Dakota is concerned about this package of legislation. It is clear that Noem is taking aim at protests that could occur around the pipeline.
Issue Areas: Free Speech
Feb 27, 2019

South Dakota Senate rejects bill to shorten absentee voting time

ACLU of South Dakota commends decision to kill bill that would limit absentee voting
Issue Areas: Voting Rights