South Dakota Abortion-Suicide Advisory Lawful, Court Says
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A South Dakota law requiring doctors to advise prospective abortion patients that they will face an increased risk of suicide and suicidal thoughts as a result of the procedure is lawful and can be enforced, a U.S. appeals court ruled.
The St. Louis-based court, which hears legal challenges from seven Midwest U.S. states, today reversed a 2-1 panel decision from last year. Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota argued that the law burdens both abortion rights and physicians’ free-speech rights.