Press Releases
Jun 08, 2020
voteOUT Campaign Rally to Reconnect LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit South Dakotans and Allies with Power at Ballot Box
The Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
The ban on gay men and women from serving opening in the military was repealed.
And some states allow residents to choose ...
May 18, 2020
ACLU of South Dakota Supports Tribal Sovereignty Rights to Continue Checkpoints
As the clash between Gov. Kristi Noem and state tribal leaders continues, the ACLU of South Dakota supports the rights of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and the Oglala Sioux Tribe ...
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Privacy & Technology
May 18, 2020
ACLU of South Dakota Supports Tribal Sovereignty Rights to Continue Checkpoints
As the clash between Gov. Kristi Noem and state tribal leaders continues, the ACLU of South Dakota supports the rights of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and the Oglala Sioux Tribe ...
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Feb 19, 2020
ACLU of Maine Calls on Legislature to Implement Task Force Recommendations on Tribal Sovereignty
LD 2094 Will Enhance the Rights of Tribal Members, says Group
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Jan 24, 2017
President Trump Issues Executive Order Allowing Construction of Dakota Access Pipeline
STANDING ROCK INDIAN RESERVATION, N.D. 鈥� President Trump issued an executive order today to allow the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline through the Standing Rock Indian ...
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Nov 04, 2016
ACLU Urges Justice Department to Investigate Militarized Response at Standing Rock Protest
ACLU and Leadership Conference Call for End to Law Enforcement Response to Peaceful Protestors With Weapons of War
About the ACLU
The American Civil Liberties Union has media staff available to handle inquiries from journalists on national issues affecting civil liberties, including questions on legislative matters that touch on civil liberties and constitutional freedoms and inquiries related to ACLU lawsuits.
To schedule an interview with an ACLU expert, email media@aclu.org.
Contact an ACLU Affiliate
The ACLU has 54 local offices across the U.S. working with attorneys and activists in their communities to shape better policies and spread awareness about their states' priority civil rights issues.
Local inquiries should be directed to the appropriate ACLU state affiliate.
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