Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Advocacy | American Civil Liberties Union of South Dakota

The ACLU of South Dakota, a national chapter of the ACLU, is a non-partisan organization dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of civil liberties and civil rights. Believes that the freedoms of press, speech, assembly and religion, and the rights to due process, equal protection and privacy, are fundamental to a free people. Seeks to advance constitutional protections for groups that have traditionally been denied their rights, including people of color; women; and LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit people. Carries out its work through selective litigation, lobbying at state and local level and through public education and awareness of what the Bill of Rights means for people of South Dakota. Advocacy / Help Generally, the ACLU of South Dakota only takes on issues that can affect a large number of people directly or involving a small number of people or an individual that could set a precedent that would impact a significant number of people. The ACLU is especially interested in issues that may break new ground in interpreting constitutional rights. To request assistance, fill out the legal intake form.

• Completing this form does not mean will provide legal representation to anyone. Individuals will only be contacted by the organization if they decide to take the case.

Issues that the ACLU of South Dakota Generally Does NOT Accept: Individual criminal defense complaints about an individuals attorney in a criminal case claims of innocence by prisoners individual employment disputes disputes involving private companies landlord-tenant disputes obtaining green cards/visas for immigrants only monetary damages

10/22/2025