We don’t have to tell you that a second Trump administration is a clear and present danger to our democratic norms, processes, and institutions. As the dust continues to settle, we know we’ll find ourselves in a new era in our fight for civil liberties.
The ACLU has been here before. One week into Trump’s first presidency, we were the first organization to challenge his Muslim ban. When his administration sought to include a citizenship question on the 2020 census, the ACLU took that fight to the Supreme Court and won. And it was our litigation that stopped the inhumane practice of separating immigrant families at the border. In fact, the ACLU filed 434 legal actions against the first Trump administration's illegal and cruel actions – and we are prepared to fight again with the organization's full firepower.
But as we prepare to confront the threats of a second Trump presidency on a national level, we also understand how angry and unsafe so many of us – especially women, immigrants, people of color, and LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit South Dakotans – are feeling right now. That’s why it’s so important to connect and take action together.
Join us as we build a network of community action takers on the frontlines for freedom. We'll be meeting at 7 p.m. at Cottonwood Coffee in Brookings.
The looming threats are real, but we are stronger than one president. It will be up to us to stand up for our neighbors, our friends, our families, and our communities here in South Dakota. That’s why we don’t have a moment to lose. We are stronger together – but only if we come together.
Can’t make it on Thursday? Sign up to volunteer with the ACLU and we’ll keep you posted as to what’s next.
