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South Dakota ACLU Focusing on Attorney Generals Race

South Dakota ACLU Focusing on Attorney Generals Race

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The Attorney Generals race in South Dakota will be the focus of the American Civil Liberties Union “Smart Justice” effort.

Policy Director Libby Skarin says there are smarter responses to crime than just punishment and jail……

Skarin says they want to work with the candidates running for Attorney General……

Skarin says they have contacted both candidates…..

Skarin says they have had a response from democrat Randy Seiler, but none yet from republican Jason Ravnsborg.

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