Blog for Choice: Vote due on South Dakota abortion ban

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February 22, 2006

Vote due on South Dakota abortion ban

Scary scary. Legislators in South Dakota are gearing up to vote on a bill that would pretty much outlaw all abortions in the state. It would be the most anti-choice law approved by a state in more than ten years.

But this is about a lot more than just South Dakota:

If the bill passes a narrowly divided Senate in a vote expected on Wednesday, and is signed by Gov. Michael Rounds, a Republican who opposes abortion, advocates of abortion rights have pledged to challenge it in court immediately — and that is precisely what the bill's supporters have in mind.

Optimistic about the recent changes on the United States Supreme Court, some abortion opponents say they have new hope that a court fight over a ban here could lead to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that made abortion legal around the country.

They certainly didn’t waste anytime. State Representative Roger Hunt, who sponsored the bill, noted the recent Bush-friendly appointments on the Supreme Court and said, “I'm convinced that the timing is right for this.” He couldn’t be more right. Or more terrifying for women.

Posted by Jessica at February 22, 2006 10:02 AM

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This site is linked from the national NARAL site and advertises itself as the "pro-choice anti-Bush action center".

Since my very limited funds have already gone to support local efforts, and I live in a blue state, I'm trying to figure out how I can help. What actions do you suggest we take to support Choice in South Dakota?

Posted by: RBG at February 22, 2006 11:34 PM