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Dakotans For Health Press Coverage

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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.

5/12/23

Argus Leader

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.

5/12/23

Dakota News Now

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.

5/12/23

KELO

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.

5/11/23

South Dakota Searchlight

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.

5/10/23

KELO

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.

5/10/23

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