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The ACLU of South Dakota's Communications Director would love to speak with you. Janna Farley handles queries from reporters on local, state, and national civil liberties issues. ACLU of South Dakota team members can provide information and assist journalists by lending important perspectives on issues such as LGBTQ advocacy, abortion rights, criminal justice reform, and more. Contact Janna directly at jfarley@aclu.org.

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ACLU of S.D. Opposes Bill That Would Criminalize Medically Necessary Care for Transgender Youth

House Bill 1057 would make it a felony for medical providers to treat youth consistent with evidence-based treatment protocols.

January 15, 2020

LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Allies to Learn, Prepare to Speak Up at ACLU Event

Allies are some of the most effective and powerful voices of the LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit movement – and are especially important as the 2020 South Dakota Legislative Session gets underway.

January 7, 2020

Letters to Legislators: ACLU to Share Tips on How to Best Contact Elected Officials

One of the easiest ways for people to engage in the political process is by getting in touch with their elected officials.

January 6, 2020

ACLU of South Dakota opposes City Council’s repeal of presumptive probation

The ACLU of South Dakota opposes the repeal of presumptive probation. Repealing presumptive probation would not benefit Sioux Falls or help combat addiction in the state.

December 17, 2019

ACLU of South Dakota available to comment during Lakota Nation Invitational this week

Basketball is the name of the game at Lakota Nation Invitational, but there’s more to LNI than just hoops.

December 17, 2019

Community Forum to Focus on Barriers Formerly Incarcerated People Face After Prison

Formerly incarcerated people are subject to punishments, exclusions and restrictions that impair their ability to live their lives unencumbered. Re-entry is a lifetime process, but it shouldn’t be.

November 19, 2019