South Dakota officials validate petition to reinstate abortion rights, placing it on the November 5th ballot.
South Dakota officials have validated a petition seeking to reinstate abortion rights in the state, placing it on the November 5th ballot. The proposed state constitutional amendment would legalize abortions in the first trimester of pregnancy, with limited state regulations in the second trimester and a ban in the third trimester, except for the life and health of the mother. Opponents led by the Life Defense Fund have vowed a legal challenge within the next 30 days, alleging that some petition signers were duped into believing they were signing a petition to repeal the state sales tax on groceries.
May 16, 2024
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