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ACLU of South Dakota

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5 months

This ain't Texas. We're South Dakotan. Don't be a bully just let trans people live now.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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It’s been years since Jan has been able to vote due to mobility issues, but with a lift and a little help from our volunteers, she was able to once again, make her voice heard. She even got her hair done for the occasion! Happy #ElectionDay ! 😊

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ACLU of South Dakota

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Immigrants are welcome in South Dakota.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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3 years

No one wins when lawmakers try to legislate trans lives.

Governor vetoes North Dakota transgender sports bill

Gov. Doug Burgum on Wednesday vetoed a bill restricting transgender girls in K-12 sports.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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4 years

Indigenous justice organizer Candi Brings Plenty and her team of legal observers are documenting any incidents of police misconduct or violations of constitutional rights at the protest outside of Keystone, S.D., today before President Trump’s visit to Mount Rushmore.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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5 months

@KatherineJeanes YA YA, we know. 🐝

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ACLU of South Dakota

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7 years

Marching on. #WomensMarch

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ACLU of South Dakota

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4 years

If South Dakota tries to sign House Bill 1076 into law, we will see them in court.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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8 years

We were so inspired by the crowds and energy at the Sioux Falls Womens March. Today and everyday: dissent is patriotic. #DissentIsPatriotic

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ACLU of South Dakota

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5 years

Trans rights are human rights. #NoHB1057

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ACLU of South Dakota

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4 years

To our transgender and non-binary peers — Please know that we see you, we hear you, and we will continue to fight relentlessly, for your right to thrive. #SDLeg #NoHouseBill1217

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ACLU of South Dakota

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@jdlovitz @trixiemattel facts are facts, america.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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4 years

VICTORY!

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ACLU of South Dakota

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3 years

Due to the Trump administration’s discriminatory policies, thousands of diversity visa winners could lose a chance at a life-changing opportunity if they do not receive their visas by September 30. The Keeping Our Promises Act can provide immediate relief.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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9 years

VICTORY: Governor Daugaard has just announced he has VETOED HB 1008. An historic win for equality in SD! #SDLeg

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ACLU of South Dakota

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1 year

Drag is free speech. Drag is art. Drag is protected by the First Amendment.

argusleader

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A recent graduate of Duke Law School with South Dakota ties just won a national award for his research on how drag bans violate the First Amendment.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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"Our kids are more than bedrooms, bathrooms and locker rooms."

Dwyane Wade Slams Transphobic Slate of Bills in Heartfelt Post

The all-star dad shared a viral video of another father speaking out on behalf of his trans daughter.

www.out.com

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ACLU of South Dakota

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5 years

LGBTQ+ people are here and we’re not going anywhere. #SoDakPride

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ACLU of South Dakota

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3 years

🗣 Trans people belong.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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3 years

South Dakotans showed up today. They showed up for trans kids, their families, and their community. 📸 @greglatza

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ACLU of South Dakota

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To every single transgender and gender non-conforming person: we see you, we respect you, and we will keep fighting for you and your right to thrive. #SDLeg #NoHB1057

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ACLU of South Dakota

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3 years

Good. No one wins when lawmakers try to mess with trans lives. 🏳️‍⚧️ Let kids play!

argusleader

@argusleader

3 years

When South Dakota lawmakers head back to the Capitol for a special session later this spring, it won't be to take up the topic of transgender sports participation. A subscriber-exclusive look at the decision:

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ACLU of South Dakota

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6 years

Let's call this bill out for what it is, a blatant attempt to erase the lives of trans kids.

South Dakota educators balk at proposed ban on gender identity, expression instruction

Critics said the bill’s co-authors were trying to fix a problem that doesn’t exist.

www.argusleader.com

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ACLU of South Dakota

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5 years

Today we proved once again, that trans people belong in South Dakota. House Bill 1057 is officially — dead. #HB1057 #SDLeg

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ACLU of South Dakota

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5 years

It is unconstitutional to single out one group of people and categorically ban all care, no matter how medically necessary. Full statement at

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ACLU of South Dakota

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3 years

All forms of immigration are integral to the fabric of American life. The diversity visa program is a critical part of that.

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity: Why the U.S. Should Keep its Promise to Diversity Visa Winners |...

Thousands of people are being denied their chance at the American dream because their visas were torn up during the anti-immigrant Trump administration.

www.aclu.org

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ACLU of South Dakota

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3 years

A reminder that being trans is *not* a trend.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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3 years

VICTORY: House Bill 1217, a bill that would ban transgender women and girls from competing on sports teams that match their gender identity won’t be signed into law.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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They are the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Crow Creek Sioux Tribe, Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, Oglala Sioux Tribe, Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, and the Yankton Sioux Tribe.

argusleader

@argusleader

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'Solidarity': All 9 South Dakota Native American tribes endorse Kristi Noem's banishment

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ACLU of South Dakota

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1 year

Drag is a form of creative expression like any other. Dance, fashion, and music are all protected by the First Amendment.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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5 years

We’re here. ✊ #NoHB1057 #SDLeg

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ACLU of South Dakota

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6 years

UPDATE: House Bill 1108 was voted on in the Senate State Affairs committee this morning and with a 7-2 vote, it was deferred to the 41st Legislative Day, stopping the bill. This sends a clear message that South Dakotans will not stand for legislation that attacks trans kids. ✊

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ACLU of South Dakota

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5 months

"Trans people belong here" shouldn't be a bold statement. Trans people are people. Let them live.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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3 years

Thousands of families risk losing the opportunity to safely immigrate to the US. Biden must provide relief to diversity visa winners now.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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3 years

“Fairness in women’s sports.” #SDLeg

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ACLU of South Dakota

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5 years

As 2019 is nears its end, we just wanted to quickly say thank you for sticking with us. There would be no ACLU without you. ❤️

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ACLU of South Dakota

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3 years

"No one needs to be saved from you. You are not dangerous. Your existence is real and valid, and you deserve every single opportunity your non-trans peers have."

An open letter to trans youth nationwide who are enduring insults & attacks from adults right now -...

There is absolutely nothing wrong with you. No one needs to be saved from you. You are not dangerous.

www.lgbtqnation.com

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ACLU of South Dakota

@ACLUSouthDakota

3 years

Today, Senate lawmakers voted to pass House Bill 1217, legislation that will prohibit transgender women and girls from playing sports on teams that match their gender identity. The vote opens the state up to costly litigation as the bill moves to Gov. Noem’s desk. #SDLeg

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ACLU of South Dakota

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4 years

VICTORY: A Montana court permanently struck down a state law today that severely restricted the right to vote for Indigenous people living on rural reservations.

Court Permanently Strikes Down Montana Law That Restricts Voting Rights of Native Americans |...

www.aclu.org

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ACLU of South Dakota

@ACLUSouthDakota

2 years

South Dakotans should be the ones making the personal medical decisions that impact their life, not politicians.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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8 years

Putting the rights of vulnerable children up for a popular vote is yet another shameful attempt to enshrine discrimination into SD law.

Dana Ferguson

@bydanaferguson

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Petitioners seek to revive transgender bathroom bill via @argusleader

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ACLU of South Dakota

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3 years

Let’s be clear: Noem’s proposed legislation is an attack on transgender women and girls.

Gov. Kristi Noem introduces new bill to ban transgender women, girls from playing in women's sports

Gov. Kristi Noem is continuing her fight against allowing transgender women and girls to play on womens’ and girls’ sports team.

www.argusleader.com

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ACLU of South Dakota

@ACLUSouthDakota

11 months

In 1989 South Dakota became the first state to ditch Columbus Day for Native American Day.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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3 years

UPDATE: House Bill 1217 is officially dead. Shout out to the incredible work of our friends at @TransadvocacySD @EqualitySD @sufupride @bhcfequality @HRC @ACLU and more who showed up and helped make this happen.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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ACLU of South Dakota

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3 years

To our transgender peers, we love you.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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6 years

Nationwide, South Dakota is being noticed for its hateful anti-trans legislation and as @TheChrisMosier says, "The reality is that transgender girls are girls and transgender boys are boys."

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ACLU of South Dakota

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5 years

We just proved once again that trans people belong in South Dakota. When you show up, raise your voice, and demand better — great things happen.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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3 years

Trans people belong in South Dakota, that includes sports.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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3 years

Trans rights are human rights.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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2 years

South Dakota can’t incarcerate its way out of addiction and substance use disorders.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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7 years

It's bring your civil liberties watchdog to work day!

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ACLU of South Dakota

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2 years

TRANS RIGHTS NOW. TRANS RIGHTS NOW. TRANS RIGHTS NOW. TRANS RIGHTS NOW. TRANS RIGHTS NOW. TRANS RIGHTS NOW. TRANS RIGHTS NOW. TRANS RIGHTS NOW.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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9 years

VICTORY! HB1209, the anti-trans birth certificate bill, has been tabled by the prime sponsor and won't become law! #SDLeg

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ACLU of South Dakota

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3 years

Say it with us: Trans youth are loved. Trans youth are cherished. Trans youth belong.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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1 year

Immigrants belong in South Dakota, hateful politics don't.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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7 months

"The truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a while, but it's not gonna go away." Here's the truth about book bans.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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3 years

BREAKING: The House failed to override the veto by a 2/3 vote. House Bill 1217 is done.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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The diversity visa program is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for immigrants seeking to build a future in the United States. If you or a friend or family member are a current or past diversity visa recipient, share your story with us:

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ACLU of South Dakota

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ACLU of South Dakota

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5 years

Passing anti-LGBTQ+ laws aren't just harmful for communities and families, they have adverse affects for business and the economy. #SDLeg

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ACLU of South Dakota

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5 years

We are thrilled House Bill 1057 is dead, but the fight isn’t over. Don’t stop calling, emailing, and keeping in touch your lawmakers. They need to hear from you year round. #SDLeg

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ACLU of South Dakota

@ACLUSouthDakota

7 months

South Dakota messed around and found out.

South Dakota Searchlight

@SDSearchlight

7 months

A transgender advocacy group, @SDTransformProj , has won an apology and a $300,000 payment from the state of South Dakota. "When the government discriminates against transgender people, there are consequences," the group said. Details on the settlement:

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ACLU of South Dakota

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2 years

Gender-affirming care saves lives. We need to send a message loud and clear to our legislators to oppose House Bill 1080. It’s time to stop the attacks on transgender youth and focus on issues that really matter to the people of South Dakota.

South Dakota shouldn't prohibit doctors from providing gender-affirming care to trans people

Heath care decisions should be made between doctors and patients, not politicians. South Dakota prohibits doctors from providing live-saving gender-affirming care to transgender South Dakotans.

action.aclu.org

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ACLU of South Dakota

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1 year

Don’t like that book? Don’t check it out. 🤷

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ACLU of South Dakota

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5 years

South Dakota's quick retreat should serve as a lesson for other legislatures: if you criminalize protest, we will sue.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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See you soon. #SDLeg

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ACLU of South Dakota

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2 years

Trans rights are human rights! Hundreds of people across the state came out to support our trans friends and neighbors and to protest anti-trans legislation today in Sioux Falls, Brookings, Rapid City, and Vermillion.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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Today, the House Education Committee voted to kill House Bill 1163, legislation that would have prohibited libraries from offering materials “harmful to minors.” The ACLU of South Dakota opposed House Bill 1163. The bill was a blatant attempt at censorship, pure and simple.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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Meanwhile in South Dakota… @argusleader

KELOLAND News

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Minnesota will provide an estimated $388 million in a two-year state budget to provide one free breakfast and one free lunch to all students, with no income guidelines.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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Quick reminder to South Dakota lawmakers: Drag is a form of creative expression, and just like dance, fashion and music, it’s protected by the First Amendment.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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4 months

The South Dakota Board of Regents shouldn’t be stifling the First Amendment rights of faculty and staff. Further, silencing Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota faculty and staff is contrary to any stated goals of reconciliation between state agencies and Indigenous South Dakotans.

Sam Markley

@SamMarkleyy

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Yesterday, a faculty member at USD made public that they were threatened with termination if they didn’t remove their preferred pronouns and tribal affiliation from their email signature 1/11🧵

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ACLU of South Dakota

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House Bill 1254 would remove irreconcilable differences as legal grounds for divorce in South Dakota. We oppose this bill.

Libby Skarin

@LibbySkarin

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There is a committee hearing in South Dakota happening right now to eliminate no-fault divorce. Bills like this are canaries in the coal mines telling us exactly what kind of future some of these elected officials want to create.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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5 years

September 17th marks #ConstitutionDay nationwide! How are you celebrating?

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ACLU of South Dakota

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3 years

We won’t stop defending the right for everyone to live and thrive in South Dakota.

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Only when incarcerated people are rightfully seen as residents of the places where they lived, grew up, and almost always return to upon release will our maps reflect our communities’ constitutional right to fair representation.

New Census Bureau Data Offers a Chance to Dismantle Prison Gerrymandering | ACLU

With a new round of redistricting set to take place, states like New Mexico have a chance to end a practice that has long distorted our democracy.

www.aclu.org

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ACLU of South Dakota

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BREAKING & VICTORY: The House has sustained Gov. Daugaard's HB 1008 veto on a vote of 36-29! THE BILL IS DEAD!

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ACLU of South Dakota

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Good news: House Bill 1116, legislation that would prohibit the hosting of “lewd or lascivious” programs or events on state-owned facilities, has been voted to the 41st Legislative Day in the Senate Education Committee. This effectively, kills the bill!

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ACLU of South Dakota

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4 years

⬇️⬇️⬇️

Louise Snodgrass

@louisesnod

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HEY HEY HO HO TRANSPHOBIA HAS GOT TO GO

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ACLU of South Dakota

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Voting is a right. Not a privilege.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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As #LGBTQHistoryMonth comes to a close, we are proud to honor South Dakotans who are mission bound to make our state a more inclusive place for everyone.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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In this house, we read banned books.

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Should South Dakota stop proposing anti-trans policies and listen to the needs of their constituents? Yes! Absolutely! YES! 👆 👆 👆

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The press serve the governed, not the governors.

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LET KIDS PLAY. 🏳️‍⚧️

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On #InternationalWomensDay , here's your reminder that trans women are women.

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Winning a diversity visa is a rare, life-changing opportunity that Trump snatched away from thousands. Instead of reversing course, Biden closed the door on tens of thousands of Black and Brown people.

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Trans people belong in South Dakota.

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Let trans kids live.

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We’ve been fighting off attacks against reproductive freedom in South Dakota for a long time and we're not about to stop.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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Every election matters.

Arielle Zionts

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55 of South Dakota's 66 counties are electing a state's attorney this year. This is the top prosecutor for the county and they hold a tremendous amount of power when it comes to criminal justice. 49 out of the 55 candidates are running unopposed.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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If you love Freedom, you don't try to ban books. It's really that simple.

ACLU of Indiana

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10 months

Free states don't ban books. Free states don't ban books. Free states don't ban books. Free states don't ban books. Free states don't ban books. Free states don't ban books.

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Drag is art. Drag is Freedom. Drag is not a crime.

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If you come for trans kids, you will have to get through us.

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ACLU of South Dakota

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Drag is a visual expression and celebration of the culture and resilience of the LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit community, and is paved into the history of the movement. It belongs in South Dakota.

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7 months

Today we slayed Senate Bill 184. Tomorrow, House Bill 1178. #DragIsNotACrime

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Reminder: Public schools aren’t Sunday schools and students have the constitutional right to a public education free from religious indoctrination and discrimination.

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NEWS: The City of Martin, S.D., wants the Oglala Sioux Tribe to waive its sovereign immunity or pay an unknown amount of exorbitant fees upfront in order to receive public records. We're joining @NDNrights , @PublicCounsel , and the Oglala Sioux Tribe to appeal those demands.

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Rep. Karr, prime sponsor of House Bill 1178, couldn’t even give an example when asked by Rep. Wittman.

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3 years

GOOD NEWS: Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to kill House Bill 1005. House Bill 1005 would've prohibited trans students from using communal facilities that match their gender identity.

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