South Dakota judge dismisses NOPE lawsuit challenging prison expansion plan in Lincoln County.
A South Dakota judge has dismissed a lawsuit by Neighbors Opposing Prison Expansion (NOPE) challenging the state's plan for a new men's prison in Lincoln County. The ruling stated the state is immune from such lawsuits and not bound by local zoning laws. Despite the setback, NOPE intends to lobby the legislature for their concerns about the prison's location. Lincoln County Commissioner Joel Arends voiced disappointment over the ruling and called for better communication from state officials.
October 23, 2024
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