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Sabrina King named director of campaigns for ACLU of South Dakota, North Dakota and Wyoming

Sabrina King has been named director of campaigns for the ACLU of South Dakota, North Dakota and Wyoming.

April 23, 2019

ACLU’s Session Confessions event postponed due to weather

The ACLU of South Dakota’s Session Confessions event has been moved to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 18.

April 10, 2019

What really happened in Pierre? Find out at the ACLU’s Session Confessions event

Session Confessions, is an evening of no-holds-barred conversation designed to give real answers to real questions about what really happened during legislative session in Pierre.

April 3, 2019

Crime in South Dakota report highlights need for smart justice approach to drug-related offenses

While criminal statistics are important to identify trends in criminal activity and aid in crime prevention and enforcement efforts, the ACLU of South Dakota says the stats also highlight the need for criminal justice reform in South Dakota – particularly when it comes to drug-related offenses.

April 2, 2019

ACLU Files First Amendment Challenge to South Dakota Anti-Protest Laws

Organization Argues Newly Enacted “Riot Boosting Act” Violates South Dakotans’ Free Speech and Due Process Rights

March 28, 2019

Senate Bill 189 passes, ACLU of South Dakota weighing options

Because Senate Bill 189 passed, the ACLU of South Dakota is currently weighing all options to ensure the First Amendment rights of South Dakotans are upheld.

March 7, 2019