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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.
Organization Argues Newly Enacted “Riot Boosting Act” Violates South Dakotans’ Free Speech and Due Process Rights
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.
Today, South Dakota’s Joint Committee on Appropriations voted to advance Senate Bill 189, legislation that threatens freedom of speech and the right to protest.
The ACLU of South Dakota is concerned about this package of legislation. It is clear that Noem is taking aim at protests that could occur around the pipeline.
ACLU of South Dakota commends decision to kill bill that would limit absentee voting