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Martha J. Rossiter

We the People: Martha J. Rossiter

We the People is a blog series that features the stories of members, supporters, volunteers, and allies of the American Civil Liberties Union of SD, ND and WY. Together we are accomplishing critical work in our state to protect and advance civil liberties in our region and beyond.
News & Commentary
Rain falls on a residential street, where a red security sign warns "Cameras in Use 24/7 Security, Criminals Will Be Prosecuted, and flock safety." Cars drive down the wet road past houses, trees, sidewalks, and fences in the background.

How to Fight Deployment of Flock and Other Mass Surveillance License Plate Readers in Your Community

The ACLU provides a range of tactics for communities to stop or limit the use of Flock’s ALPR mass surveillance technology
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Vote like your rights depend on it

North Dakota Voter Hub

Our democracy works best when all eligible voters participate and have their voices heard. Here’s everything you need to know about casting your ballot this year.
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Graphic that shows a collage of banned or challenged books, like "The Color Purple" "Gender Queer" "Native Son" "James and the Giant Peach" and more.

Banned Books Club

As book challenges and classroom censorship bills spread across the country, we’re fighting back in courts, statehouses, communities, and schools and now with our book club, too.

Press Releases


Martha Rossiter Joins the ACLU of North Dakota as Legal Director

In this role, Rossiter will lead and expand the ACLU’s legal program to provide strategic leadership on both litigation and legal advocacy to advance civil liberties and civil rights in the the state

ACLU and ACLU of North Dakota File Brief in Support of Right to Protest on Public Roads

Standing Rock protesters filed suit in 2019 to challenge the closure of a road that was used as a protest site.

ACLU of North Dakota to Host Liberty & Libations in Mandan Next Week

This community-building is an opportunity to socialize with advocates for civil rights and changemakers in North Dakota.