Press Releases

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. For media inquiries, email [email protected]

Sep 03, 2019

Sabrina King named director of campaigns for the ACLU

Sabrina King has been named director of campaigns for the ACLU of North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights, Immigrants' Rights
Aug 28, 2019

ACLU Condemns North Dakota Member of Congress for Attacking LGBTQ Rights at the U.S. Supreme Court

Sen. Kevin Cramer signs onto brief asking the Supreme Court to rule it is legal to fire LGBTQ people
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
Aug 14, 2019

Criminal justice reforms could cut North Dakota prison population in half by 2025, ACLU report says

North Dakota can cut incarceration in half and save millions of dollars by pursuing reforms to different areas of the criminal justice system, according to the ACLU of North Dakota’s newly released Blueprint for Smart Justice report.
Jul 29, 2019

ACLU of North Dakota Hires Advocacy Director

Dane DeKrey has joined the ACLU of North Dakota as advocacy director.
Apr 26, 2019

ACLU of North Dakota no longer supports civil forfeiture bill

The ACLU of North Dakota no longer supports House Bill 1286, legislation that deals with civil forfeiture, one of the greatest threats to private property rights in North Dakota.
Mar 28, 2019

ACLU of North Dakota opposes legislation to rescind ratification of Equal Rights Amendment

Leveling the playing field between women and men should be a priority for North Dakota legislators, but House Concurrent Resolution 3037 suggests otherwise.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom
Mar 25, 2019

Legislators Vote to Pass Bill That Will Punish Association, Stifle Protected Speech

Making an organization criminally liable for all damage would impermissibly burden the rights of political association that are protected by the First Amendment – the literal embodiment of guilt by association
Issue Areas: Free Speech
Mar 25, 2019

ACLU of North Dakota Supports Reforming Civil Forfeiture Laws Through House Bill 1286

By passing House Bill 1286 and requiring a conviction before forfeiture, the legislature can rectify serious flaws in state law and establish significant safeguards for innocent North Dakotans.
Jan 30, 2019

ACLU of North Dakota Concerned About Constitutionality of Amendment XIV

First Amendment rights of North Dakotans at stake as legislators debate House Bill 1521 and Senate Bill 2148