S.D. Legislature Passes Abortion Bill

[tiberius]

With the South Dakota legislature passing a bill outlawing most abortions, the fun of watching the fight can begin. I am sure the news coverage will be very entertaining.


Please pass me the popcorn!

 

[Free4Life11]

Are you sure it was passed? I read it still had to be approved and signed by the governor.

 

[tiberius]

Yes, it still has to be signed by the Governor, but even the critics are sying he will sign it. Of course, stranger things have happened...

 

[Free4Life11]

Ahh, should be interesting, but I wonder if the states have the right to make their own decisions about abortion? In which issues do state laws trump federal law?

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

What was the stipulations. You say most, what does this cover?

 

[Tigger_Magic]

According to news reports, "The measure would make South Dakota the first state to ban abortion in nearly all circumstances. Doctors would face up to five years in prison for performing abortions unless a woman needed one to save her life."

 

[sodaseller]

Ahh, should be interesting, but I wonder if the states have the right to make their own decisions about abortion? In which issues do state laws trump federal law?

As I understand it, and relying on such summaries can be dangerous, it is intended to precipitate a legal challenge in hopes of overturning Roe

 

[eyeoreismyhero]

for South Dakota!