Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has put same-sex marriages on hold in Utah, at least while a federal appeals court more fully considers the issue.

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PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Attorney General Marty Jackley says South Dakota has joined with 26 other states in filing a friend-of-the-court brief in a U.S. Supreme Court case involving the sale of guns.

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PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The state of South Dakota is a plaintiff in a challenge of environmental regulations that will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.

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PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Attorney General Marty Jackley says South Dakota has joined 23 other states to file written arguments in a Supreme Court case that will determine whether the U.S. Constitution allows prayers during legislative sessions.

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The United States Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex couples should get the same federal benefits as traditional couples.

In its ruling, the court strikes down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)

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WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court says a Native American child doesn't have to be taken away from her adoptive parents and given to her biological father.

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The Supreme Court struck down a portion of federal control over state election rules. South Dakota was already in compliance.

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The South Dakota Supreme Court has upheld a state law that makes bigamy a crime allowing prosecutors to pursue a charge against a North Dakota man.

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By upholding the Maryland DNA collection law by a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court essentially approved South Dakota's version of the statute.

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WASHINGTON - In a major gay rights case, the Supreme Court indicated Wednesday it could strike down the law that prevents legally married gay couples from receiving a range of federal benefits that go to other married people.

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