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Get the Flock Out

ALPR companies like Flock Safety are quietly creating a nationwide mass surveillance system. These cameras are in North Dakota, tracking, logging, and sharing our movements without a warrant. But North Dakotans are increasingly speaking up against these creepy cameras — and your community could be the next to choose privacy over mass surveillance.
News & Commentary
Martha J. Rossiter

We the People: Martha J. Rossiter

We the People is a blog series that features the stories of members, supporters, volunteers, and allies of the American Civil Liberties Union of SD, ND and WY. Together we are accomplishing critical work in our state to protect and advance civil liberties in our region and beyond.
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Vote like your rights depend on it

North Dakota Voter Hub

Our democracy works best when all eligible voters participate and have their voices heard. Here’s everything you need to know about casting your ballot this year.
Initiative
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Banned Books Club

As book challenges and classroom censorship bills spread across the country, we’re fighting back in courts, statehouses, communities, and schools and now with our book club, too.

Press Releases


Martha Rossiter Joins the ACLU of North Dakota as Legal Director

In this role, Rossiter will lead and expand the ACLU’s legal program to provide strategic leadership on both litigation and legal advocacy to advance civil liberties and civil rights in the the state

ACLU and ACLU of North Dakota File Brief in Support of Right to Protest on Public Roads

Standing Rock protesters filed suit in 2019 to challenge the closure of a road that was used as a protest site.

ACLU of North Dakota to Host Liberty & Libations in Mandan Next Week

This community-building is an opportunity to socialize with advocates for civil rights and changemakers in North Dakota.