Abortion ballot measure challenge on course for late September trial

Amendment supporters had hoped to see a judge dismiss case; issue will appear on ballots regardless of lawsuit’s outcome

Sep 03, 2024

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Life Defense Fund attorney Sara Frankenstein readies her case against against Dakotans for Health's abortion rights ballot measure in Sioux Falls on July 15, 2024. (Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight) — Life Defense Fund attorney Sara Frankenstein readies her case against against Dakotans for Health’s abortion rights ballot measure in Sioux Falls on July 15, 2024. (Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight)

A lawsuit against South Dakota’s abortion-rights ballot question won’t end before voting begins, according to rulings issued Tuesday.

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John Hult SD Searchlight

John is the senior reporter for South Dakota Searchlight. He has more than 15 years experience covering criminal justice, the environment and public affairs in South Dakota, including more than a decade at the Sioux falls Argus Leader.