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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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Mar 16, 2023
If You Don't Like a Book Don't Read It
Free Speech
Help stop two censorship bills that are making their way through the North Dakota state legislature.
By Cody J. Schuler
Help stop two censorship bills that are making their way through the North Dakota state legislature.
By Cody J. Schuler
Mar 15, 2023
This is Our Home, Too! Join us at Lobby Day.
LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
We all need to stand up, speak up, and protect the rights of transgender and LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit North Dakotans.
By Cody J. Schuler
We all need to stand up, speak up, and protect the rights of transgender and LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit North Dakotans.
By Cody J. Schuler
Mar 3, 2023
Child Labor Investigation Reveals Immigration Policy Changes We Need Now
Immigrants' Rights
The New York Times uncovered how labor protections are failing migrant children — and reminds us that we need big policy solutions.
The New York Times uncovered how labor protections are failing migrant children — and reminds us that we need big policy solutions.
Mar 2, 2023
West Virginia Lawmakers are Pushing Public Schools to Teach Creationism
Free Speech
Allowing teachers to present “intelligent design” in science class would jeopardize students’ educational futures and violate the Constitution.
Allowing teachers to present “intelligent design” in science class would jeopardize students’ educational futures and violate the Constitution.
Feb 28, 2023
Criminalizing Abortion Care is Wrong, and We’re Fighting Back
Reproductive Freedom
Combining our expertise in criminal defense and reproductive freedom, a new initiative will provide a zealous defense for providers, supporters, and patients.
Combining our expertise in criminal defense and reproductive freedom, a new initiative will provide a zealous defense for providers, supporters, and patients.
Feb 28, 2023
Crossing the Bridge Together: The Fight for Voting Rights Marches On
Voting Rights
Ensuring access to the ballot for Black voters is a community-led, daily pursuit.
Ensuring access to the ballot for Black voters is a community-led, daily pursuit.