Federal judge blocks South Dakota abortion advertising banlive action news ^ | July 25,2026 | Bridget SielickiPosted on by MorganaA federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked a South Dakota law that prohibits abortion advertising. Key Takeaways:* A federal judge has blocked a South Dakota law prohibiting abortion advertising. South Dakota law protects preborn children from abortion and prohibits abortion pill distribution. The Details:U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler responded to that lawsuit on July 17, issuing a preliminary injunction, which means that South Dakota cannot enforce its law prohibiting abortion advertising. District Judge Camela C. Theeler responded to that lawsuit on July 17, issuing a preliminary injunction, which means that South Dakota cannot enforce its law prohibiting abortion advertising.”