PIERRE — The Supreme Court has overturned Roe V. Wade, effectively nullifying the constitutional right to an abortion nationwide and turning the decision of abortion access to state governments. Governor Kristi Noem has called for a special session, and as a “trigger law” state, abortions are illegal in South Dakota with the exception of cases that could be fatal to a pregnant woman…
Janna Farley, communications director for the American Civil Liberties Union of South Dakota says resources remain available for women seeking abortions…
Farley encourages abortion access supporters to take action now…
South Dakota is one of 13 states with “trigger laws” to outlaw abortion immediately.
