Ex-SD Police Chief Asking Court to Vacate Murder Conviction
3 weeks ago A former South Dakota police chief found guilty in the 2009 death of his pregnant fiancee is asking the state Supreme Court to vacate his murder conviction.
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Supreme Court Considers Conviction in Toddler’s Death
3 weeks ago The South Dakota Supreme Court has been asked to reverse a murder conviction in the death of a toddler.
South Dakota Asks Supreme Court to Take up Sales Tax Case
3 weeks ago South Dakota is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review whether retailers can be required to collect sales taxes in states where they don't have a physical presence.
Neil Gorsuch Confirmed to Supreme Court
The Senate has voted to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court, taking the seat left vacant since Justice Antonin Scalia died in February 2016. Gorsuch, 49, will become the 113th justice to sit on the court.
Daugaard Requests Guidance from Supreme Court on 2 Bills
March 15, 2016 Gov. Dennis Daugaard wants guidance from the state Supreme Court on the constitutionality of two bills.
South Dakota Supreme Court to Meet in Sioux Falls in October
September 9, 2014 The South Dakota Supreme Court will hold its October session in Sioux Falls as part of ongoing effort to move some hearings out of Pierre.
Supreme Court Puts Utah Same-sex Marriage on Hold
January 6, 2014 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.
South Dakota Files Brief in US Supreme Court Case on Guns
December 12, 2013 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.
South Dakota Involved in EPA Case Accepted by Supreme Court
October 17, 2013 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.
State Joins Others in Legislative Prayer Case
August 5, 2013 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.
