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]

Jun 23, 2021

Stephanie Amiotte Joins ACLU as Legal Director for North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming

Amiotte will lead and expand the ACLU’s legal program to provide strategic leadership on both litigation and non-litigation legal advocacy to advance civil liberties and civil rights in the three states.
Jun 09, 2021

ACLU’s #PrideIs Campaign Goes Beyond Parties, Parades to Advance LGTBTQ+ and Two Spirit Equality in North Dakota

ACLU is asking people to sign the Pride Pledge and commit to fighting for proactive and sustainable change in the state every day.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
Apr 21, 2021

Burgum Vetoes Discriminatory, Anti-Trans Sports Bill

The ACLU of North Dakota opposed House Bill 1298, legislation that violated both the United States Constitution and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act, which protects all students – including those who are transgender – from discrimination based on sex.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
Apr 15, 2021

Senate Passes Discriminatory Anti-Transgender Sports Bill

The ACLU of North Dakota opposes House Bill 1298. The bill violates the United States Constitution and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act, which protects all students – including those who are transgender – from discrimination based on sex.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
Mar 29, 2021

Senate Lawmakers Recommend State Study House Bill 1298

We’re confident that a study on the effects of enacting a ban on letting transgender students compete on teams that match their gender identity won’t be favorable to North Dakota.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
Mar 16, 2021

Senate Lawmakers to Consider Discriminatory, Anti-Trans Sports Bill

House Bill 1298 attempts to solve a problem that does not exist, violates the United States Constitution and federal civil rights laws, put North Dakota at risk of losing hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding and opens up the state to costly litigation.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
Mar 08, 2021

Studying Paid Family Leave is Good Option for North Dakota

While many people who take family or medical leave to care for a newborn or family members with serious illnesses or injuries, the accessibility of paid leave is unequal.
Feb 12, 2021

ACLU of North Dakota Opposes Additional Barriers to Voting

House Bill 1289 would significantly extend the amount of time a person must reside in the state and their precinct before becoming eligible to vote.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights