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Oct 21, 2021
Oct 21, 2021
Revisions to Social Studies Standards, Second Working Group Likely Violates Federal and Constitutional Law, ACLU of South Dakota Says
The removal of recommended OSEU and Native American topics from the content standards deprives students of their right to receive information and ideas and racially discriminates or has the effect of racially discriminating against Native Americans in South Dakota.
Oct 19, 2021
Oct 19, 2021
ACLU of South Dakota to Host Virtual Advocacy Academy
The Advocacy Academy is a series of comprehensive virtual trainings and community hours designed to teach people how to make a difference in their community on a state and local level.
Feb 09, 2021
Feb 09, 2021
ACLU of South Dakota Opposes Bill Restricting Speech at Water Management Board Hearings
While proponents say House Bill 1028 streamlines the permitting process by the Water Management Board, the bill actually stifles public participation by only allowing those who are “uniquely injured” by the water use to testify during hearings.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Mar 05, 2020
Mar 05, 2020
Senate Passes House Bill 1117, ACLU Seeks Plan to Ensure Civil Rights of Activists are Protected
How will the State of South Dakota ensure that the rights of the people planning to peacefully protest the Keystone XL Pipeline are protected?
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Mar 03, 2020
Mar 03, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Bill That Would Thwart Free Speech and the Right to Protest
The ACLU of South Dakota opposes House Bill 1117 and is concerned that that this legislation will be applied in a manner that violates the Constitution.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Feb 26, 2020
Feb 26, 2020
South Dakota Lawmakers Consider Bills That Would Chip Away at Protestors’ First Amendment Rights
No one should have to fear the government coming after them for exercising their First Amendment rights. But two bills advancing through the South Dakota Legislature would do just that.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Feb 18, 2020
Feb 18, 2020
House Lawmakers Advance Bill That Would Chip Away at Peaceful Protestors’ First Amendment Rights
House Bill 1117 would intimidate peaceful protesters and chip away at their constitutional rights.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Feb 12, 2020
Feb 12, 2020
House State Affairs Committee Advances Bill That Would Intimidate Peaceful Protestors
House Bill 1117 and the narrative surrounding it only creates a state of fear that pits activists and organizers who are exercising their First Amendment rights against government officials and law enforcement.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Feb 10, 2020
Feb 10, 2020
Second Attempt to Legislate Peaceful Protest in South Dakota Unnecessary
The South Dakota Legislature does not need to pass laws that would intimidate peaceful protesters and chip away at their constitutional rights.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
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