Dakotans For Health Press Coverage

Judge blocks Minnehaha County petitioner order as lawsuit continues

Where are petitioners allowed to advocate their causes? That’s the question at the heart of a lawsuit between Minnehaha County officials and Dakotans for Health, a group currently circulating several petitions.

Federal judge temporarily blocks new petitioning policy at Minnehaha County admin building

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Minnehaha County from enforcing a new policy impacting where petition signatures can be gathered at the Minnehaha County administrative buildings in Sioux Falls.

Federal judge issues restraining order against Minnehaha ruling

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A recent ruling on petition circulation has been halted by federal judge on Thursday.

Judge responds to lawsuit filed by Dakotans for Health

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — In a significant development, Federal District Judge Roberto Lange issued a temporary restraining order against Minnehaha County, effectively halting the enforcement of new petition circulation prohibitions.

Ballot question group sues Minnehaha County, alleges new policy undermines First Amendment

Dakotans for Health, a health care advocacy network and ballot question committee, filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Minnehaha County officials over new restrictions on petition circulators.

Dakotans for Health suing Minnehaha County officials

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A local advocacy group is seeking a temporary restraining order and injunction against a recent county rule regarding petition circulation.