Voters in South Dakota overwhelmingly rejected the proposed amendment aimed at establishing a right to abortion, highlighting the state's stringent anti-abortion laws and lack of public support.
The effort to amend the constitution for abortion rights faced formidable opposition from well-funded Republican groups, illustrating profound divisions over reproductive rights in South Dakota.
Proponents believed the amendment aligned with some voter preferences for restoring protections once guaranteed under Roe v. Wade, yet the rejection reflects deep-rooted conservatism.
With South Dakota's existing law prohibiting abortion under most circumstances and lacking exceptions, sponsors contended that the amendment represented a necessary step toward local reproductive freedom.
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