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Conscience Protection Bill Discriminatory, Harmful to Patients

Freedom of religion is one of our most fundamental rights as Americans, but that freedom does not give any of us the right to harm others.

February 22, 2021

Senate Committee Kills Compassionate Parole Bill

Senate Bill 163 would have given the parole board more direction as to who is eligible for release, particularly when it comes to listening to the recommendations of public health experts during a public health crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic.

February 18, 2021

South Dakota Legislature Advances Dangerous “Abortion Reversal” Bill and Abortion Ban Bill

Today, members of the South Dakota House State Affairs Committee voted to advance two extreme anti-abortion bills. House Bill 1130, the so-called “abortion reversal” bill, would require doctors to give false and misleading information to patients.

February 17, 2021

LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Organizations and Allied Partners to Host Virtual Forum on Anti-Trans Legislation in South Dakota

Learn about past and present anti-trans legislation in South Dakota and how you can get plugged in for the fight ahead.

February 10, 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.

February 9, 2021

ACLU of South Dakota Commends Decision to Kill House Bill 1076

By killing House Bill 1076, Senate lawmakers are upholding the Constitution’s promise that all people have a right to equal protection of the laws and to live freely and openly in society as who they are.

February 5, 2021