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As the leading civil rights organization in our state, the ACLU of North Dakota believes in keeping the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. The work we do at the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important, but there is no better defender of civil rights than a public that is informed and engaged.
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Sep 19, 2023
2,500 Banned Books and Counting
Free Speech
Fight censorship and stop book bans! Join the ACLU's local efforts to preserve everyone's right to read.
Fight censorship and stop book bans! Join the ACLU's local efforts to preserve everyone's right to read.
Sep 14, 2023
When Trans Rights Are Under Attack, We Show Up
LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
We stand with the plaintiffs challenging North Dakota’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth.
By Cody J. Schuler
We stand with the plaintiffs challenging North Dakota’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth.
By Cody J. Schuler
Aug 31, 2023
All Are Welcome in North Dakota
LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
A seemingly small gesture can make a huge difference. Download our "All Are Welcome" poster today and hang one up in your business, place of worship, or classroom.
By Adam Jorgensen
A seemingly small gesture can make a huge difference. Download our "All Are Welcome" poster today and hang one up in your business, place of worship, or classroom.
By Adam Jorgensen
Aug 24, 2023
Don’t Let Your Support for the LGBTQ+ Community End After Pride
LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
Don’t let your spirit – or your support for the LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit community – go dormant after the festivities stop! Continue to rise up, to show up, and to strive for a more inclusive future.
By Cody J. Schuler
Don’t let your spirit – or your support for the LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit community – go dormant after the festivities stop! Continue to rise up, to show up, and to strive for a more inclusive future.
By Cody J. Schuler
Aug 23, 2023
How Artificial Intelligence Might Prevent You From Getting Hired
Racial Justice
AI-based tools are used throughout hiring processes, increasing the odds of discrimination in the workplace.
AI-based tools are used throughout hiring processes, increasing the odds of discrimination in the workplace.
Aug 11, 2023
REPORT: How Right to Counsel Prevents Evictions and their Discriminatory Impacts on Communities
Legal representation for renters facing eviction is a critically important intervention to keep people in their homes and prevent the long-term harms of eviction.
Legal representation for renters facing eviction is a critically important intervention to keep people in their homes and prevent the long-term harms of eviction.