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.
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Feb 4, 2025
What is an Executive Order and How Does it Work?
What executive orders can – and cannot – do, and why we have them in the first place
What executive orders can – and cannot – do, and why we have them in the first place
Jan 30, 2025
We Don’t Need a Surveillance State to Protect Kids Online
Free Speech
Is there harmful content on the internet for young viewers? Undoubtedly. But not every societal ill requires a solution from the government.
By Samantha Chapman
Is there harmful content on the internet for young viewers? Undoubtedly. But not every societal ill requires a solution from the government.
By Samantha Chapman
Jan 28, 2025
Public Schools are Not Sunday Schools
Religious Liberty
Religious freedom is one of our country’s most treasured liberties. Every individual and family — not politicians or the government — gets to decide for themselves what religious beliefs, if any, they adopt...
By Samantha Chapman
Religious freedom is one of our country’s most treasured liberties. Every individual and family — not politicians or the government — gets to decide for themselves what religious beliefs, if any, they adopt...
By Samantha Chapman
Jan 24, 2025
The High Costs of Abortion Bans
Reproductive Freedom
Abortion care and access is not just politics, it’s personal.
Abortion care and access is not just politics, it’s personal.
Jan 22, 2025
Trump's Executive Orders Promoting Sex Discrimination, Explained
LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
A new executive order lays out a plan to erase transgender people’s existence under the law
A new executive order lays out a plan to erase transgender people’s existence under the law
Jan 17, 2025
How to Take Action on Inauguration Day and Beyond
Our civil liberties and civil rights are on the line. The ACLU’s guide helps to connect you with ways to advocate for our freedoms.
Our civil liberties and civil rights are on the line. The ACLU’s guide helps to connect you with ways to advocate for our freedoms.