South Dakota's abortion ad ban temporarily blocked by federal judge

A federal judge on Friday issued a preliminary injunction blocking South Dakota from enforcing a new state law that prohibited advertising for abortion services, including pills. KTAR reported that U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler granted the injunction against the state on behalf of New York-based Mayday Health and plaintiff Nancy Turbak Berry. According to KELOLAND, the nonprofit sued arguing that the law violates the First Amendment's free speech protections.

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The law, as described by standardspeaker, prohibited advertising for unlawful abortion services, including pills. Morningjournal and Hartford Courant also carried the same Associated Press report. The injunction prevents the state from penalizing Mayday Health for disseminating information about abortion pills while the case proceeds.

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KELOLAND reported that the injunction was filed Friday afternoon. The ruling is a preliminary step, meaning the law cannot be enforced during the ongoing legal challenge. TownAndCountryToday also covered the decision, noting the judge's order against the recently adopted state statute.

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Akron News-Reporter reported that the law specifically targeted ads for unlawful abortion services. The case adds to broader legal debates over how far states can restrict information about abortion access in the wake of shifting federal protections.

Akron News-ReporterJudge blocks South Dakota abortion advertising ban against nonprofit