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 24, 2019

ACLU of South Dakota Commends Decision to Defer Senate Bill 49 to the 41st Day

No one is harmed by allowing transgender people to compete consistent with who they are.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
Jan 14, 2019

ACLU of South Dakota opposes Senate Bill 49

The ACLU of South Dakota opposes Senate Bill 49, a bill that would void the policy by the SDHSAA to ensure that transgender student athletes can participate in high school sports and would instead restrict participation in athletic activities to the gender listed on a person's birth certificate.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
Dec 20, 2018

ACLU of South Dakota to host Activist Academy training throughout the state

What’s on your mind politically these days?
Nov 2, 2018

ACLU Announces: Election Day Playlist

In an effort to get South Dakota voters excited about casting their ballots, the ACLU of South Dakota has created an Election Day playlist on Spotify.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
Nov 1, 2018

ACLU of South Dakota Establishes Voter Hotline

Voting is a fundamental right of our democracy.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
Oct 5, 2018

ACLU of South Dakota Increases Accessibility to Voter Information

As an organization, we try to pay attention to the unmet needs in our community, and as we inch closer to Election Day, the ACLU of South Dakota wants to ensure everyone understands their rights when it comes to voting.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
Oct 4, 2018

State of South Dakota to Pay Over $619,000 to ACLU in Legal Fees

A successful challenge by the Libertarian Party and Constitution Party of South Dakota, and by four of their members, against South Dakota’s restrictions on the ability of third parties to place candidates on the ballot will cost the State more than $619,000 in legal expenses.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights