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ACLU Files Public Records Request Regarding Management of Sioux Falls Municipal Runoff Election

If there were any issues during the June municipal runoff election, the ACLU wants to highlight what happened, work with officials to improve voting process.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
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How to Fight Deployment of Flock and Other Mass Surveillance License Plate Readers in Your Community

The ACLU provides a range of tactics for communities to stop or limit the use of Flock’s ALPR mass surveillance technology
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ACLU Files Public Records Request Regarding Management of Sioux Falls Municipal Runoff Election

If there were any issues during the June municipal runoff election, the ACLU wants to highlight what happened, work with officials to improve voting process.

Shalom Kato Joins ACLU of South Dakota as Advocacy Intern

Kato will strengthen and promote voting rights and civic engagement efforts ahead of the 2026 midterm election.

ACLU of South Dakota Urges Gov. Rhoden to Veto SB 175

By vetoing Senate Bill 175, Gov. Rhoden would send a clear message that South Dakota supports voters.