Legislation

The ACLU of North is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that works to defend and strengthen the individual rights and liberties guaranteed in the United States and North Dakota Constitutions through lobbying, selective litigation, and public education. In the 2019 North Dakota Legislative Session we will be working on a broad range of issues including free speech, criminal justice, reproductive freedom, immigrants rights, and LGBTQ rights.

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ACLU of North Dakota: Media Requests

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March 20, 2019

What's Happening in NDLeg?

North Dakotans must continue to act and defend the rights and well-being of everyone in the state. Whether writing a letter, making a phone call, or setting up a meeting, every voice can make the difference.

March 19, 2019

Police abuse of civil asset forfeiture laws has shaken our nation’s conscience

For people whose property has been seized through civil asset forfeiture, legally regaining such property is notoriously difficult and expensive, with costs sometimes exceeding the value of the property.

March 14, 2019

Critical infrastructure bill would punish association, stifle protected speech

At best, Senate Bill 2044 is entirely unnecessary. At worst, it is meant to chill speech.

March 7, 2019

ACLU of North Dakota Supports Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform

Civil forfeiture allows police to seize — and then keep or sell — any property they allege is involved in a crime. House Bill 1286 would protect innocent property owners from being unjustly deprived of their property.

January 30, 2019

Our Position on the Constitutionality of Amendment XIV

As North Dakota lawmakers consider House Bill 1521 and Senate Bill 2148, the ACLU of North Dakota has serious concerns about the implementation of Amendment XIV and its constitutionality under the U.S. Constitution.

January 30, 2019