Federal judge partially upholds South Dakota abortion informed consent law
August 21, 2009
[JURIST] A judge in the US District Court for the District of South Dakota [official website] issued a ruling [opinion, PDF] Thursday clarifying what doctors in South Dakota are required to tell women seeking an abortion before performing the procedure, partially upholding a state law. Judge Karen S....... [more] 
Campaign funding limits passed in Colorado, rejected in South Dakota
November 6, 2008
'[JURIST] A ballot measure to prohibit holders of government contracts totaling more than$100,000 from contributing to political parties or candidates appeared to win narrow approval from Colorado voters Tuesday, while a similar measure in South Dakota....... [more]
Abortion restrictions fail in California, South Dakota
November 5, 2008
'[JURIST] Voters in California and South Dakota Tuesday rejected ballot measures that would restrict access to abortion, In California, Proposition 4 would have amended the state constitution to require that a physician notify a parent or legal guardian....... [more]
South Dakota executes first prisoner under new lethal injection protocols
July 12, 2007
'[JURIST] South Dakota held its first execution in 60 years Wednesday, putting to death 25-year-old Elijah Page. Page was executed under new lethal injection protocols passed in February to ensure that prison wardens have the legal authority to use a....... [more]
South Dakota to execute first prisoner under new protocols
July 6, 2007
'[JURIST] South Dakota is preparing to hold its first execution in 60 years next week, AP reported Friday. The execution was halted last year by Governor Mike Rounds, but the passage of new lethal injection protocols in February cleared up the legal....... [more]
Proposed South Dakota abortion ban fails in state Senate committee
February 21, 2007
'[JURIST] The South Dakota Senate State Affairs committee rejected a bill in an 8-1 vote on Wednesday that would have criminalized most abortions in the state with exceptions for rape, incest and life-threatening conditions to the mother. According to....... [more]
South Dakota House committee approves new anti-abortion bill
February 13, 2007
'[JURIST] The South Dakota House State Affairs committee has approved a new bill that would criminalize abortions in the state, but grant exceptions for rape, aggravated incest and to prevent the death of the mother. According to the bill,"the state has....... [more]
South Dakota legislators introduce new abortion bill
January 31, 2007
'[JURIST] South Dakota lawmakers introduced a new abortion bill Wednesday that would ban the practice except in cases of rape, incest and serious risk to a woman''s health. The state legislature passed a law banning most abortions in the state last....... [more]
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