Press Releases

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.

Open Mic Night to Showcase Diverse LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Stories

Everyone has a story to tell. It’s time to take the mic and share yours!

ACLU Condemns South Dakota Officials for Attacking LGBTQ Rights at the U.S. Supreme Court

Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg signs onto brief asking the Supreme Court to rule it is legal to fire LGBTQ people

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 of South Dakota commends decision to kill anti-transgender sports bill

The ACLU of South Dakota opposed House Bill 1225, legislation that would have restricted participation in high school athletic activities to the gender listed on a person’s birth certificate.

ACLU of South Dakota commends decision to kill House Bill 1108

The ACLU of South Dakota opposed House Bill 1108, legislation that would have banned instruction on gender dysphoria and would have codified discrimination against transgender youth.

Anti-transgender sports bill will be heard on the House floor

The ACLU of South Dakota opposes House Bill 1225, legislation that would restrict participation in high school athletic activities to the gender listed on a person’s birth certificate.

Newspaper ad shows widespread opposition to legislation targeting transgender student athletes

Full-page ad in the Sioux Falls Argus Leader shows the widespread opposition to a bill that targets transgender student athletes.

South Dakota House passes discriminatory anti-transgender bill

House Bill 1108 would codify discrimination against transgender youth and thwart teachers, administrators and counselors from creating a safe and welcoming educational environment for all students in our public schools.