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South Dakota Abortion Rights Measure Faces Legal Hurdles But Remains on Ballot Amid Judicial Delays

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Pierre, SD – A legal challenge by the Life Defense Fund against a proposed constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights in South Dakota will not see a courtroom decision until after the statewide ballot this November. The lawsuit, which seeks to prevent the measure from appearing on the ballot, alleges misconduct by petition circulators. However, recent judicial shifts and scheduling conflicts have pushed the hearing to December 2, well past the election slated for November 5. Initially, the trial was set for late September, but changes in judicial assignments have delayed the process. Judge John … Read more

Missouri Judge Strikes Down Proposed Abortion Regulation Measure

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Jefferson City, MO – A Missouri judge has declared a recent abortion measure unconstitutional, marking a significant setback for the state’s efforts to impose more stringent regulations on abortion providers. The ruling came after the ACLU of Missouri filed a lawsuit challenging the measure, arguing that it placed undue burdens on abortion clinics and violated state and federal laws. The judge agreed, stating that the measure did not meet the legal standards for restricting access to healthcare services. The law in question would have required abortion clinics to meet the same stringent standards as surgical … Read more

Missouri Judge Strikes Down Abortion Ballot Measure, Deeming It Invalid

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Jefferson City, MO — A Missouri judge has declared a proposed ballot measure related to abortion policies as ineligible, citing issues with the phrasing of the amendment intended for voter consideration. This ruling has thrown an ongoing debate into starker relief concerning abortion rights within the state ever since the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v. Wade. The decision by Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green found that the language used in the ballot summary was “insufficient and unfair.” Consequently, he ordered a revision of the amendment language before it can be … Read more

Hillsborough Commission Clashes With School Board Over Blocked Teacher Pay Tax Measure

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TAMPA, Fla. — A legal battle is unfolding in Hillsborough County as the Board of County Commissioners fires back in court against the School Board over the exclusion of a proposed tax increase from November’s ballot. This measure, intended to boost teacher salaries, is at the center of a contentious lawsuit filed by the school board. The controversy began when the county commission prevented the school board’s proposed tax from being voted on this fall. This tax aimed to raise $177 million annually by increasing property taxes by $1 for every $1,000 of assessed value, … Read more