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06 30, 2026

South Dakota Attorney General Jackley Urges Consumers to Watch For Storm Weather Repair Scams

In the aftermath of last week’s storms in the Platte area and Monday’s severe weather that damaged property in Highmore and elsewhere, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley once again cautions consumers to be careful of transient vendors offering to do storm repairs.

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06 30, 2026

Attorney General Jackley Supports U.S. Supreme Court Upholding States’ Right to Allow Only Biological Women Athletes in Women Sports

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley praises the U.S. Supreme Court decision to permit South Dakota and other states to allow only biological women to participate in women sports.

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06 29, 2026

Attorney General Jackley’s 2026 Legislative Bills Become Law July 1

All 10 of South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley’s bills that he proposed during the 2026 legislative session officially become law Wednesday, July 1. The measures were approved by legislators and signed by the Governor.

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06 25, 2026

Attorney General Jackley Commends SD Supreme Court Upholding Convictions for First-Degree Burglary and Aggravated Assault

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley commends the South Dakota Supreme Court for unanimously upholding the convictions of a Pennington County man convicted of First-Degree Burglary and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

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06 25, 2026

Attorney General Jackley Issues Opinion Clarifying School Districts Must Follow Competitive Bid Laws to Protect Taxpayers

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces his office has issued an official opinion clarifying that South Dakota public school districts must follow state competitive bidding and design‑build procurement laws when entering into construction contracts valued at $100,000 or more.

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06 24, 2026

Attorney General Jackley Announces Two Men Indicted On Sexual Assault Charges in Hamlin County

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces two men have been arrested in two separate sexual assault investigations involving minors in Hamlin County.

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06 23, 2026

Attorney General Jackley Joins Lawsuit Challenging California Act

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 16 other Attorneys General in a lawsuit intended to protect the interests of producers and consumers.

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06 18, 2026

SD Supreme Court Affirms Dismissal of Habeas Corpus Petition

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley commends the South Dakota Supreme Court for its dismissal of a habeas corpus petition filed by Theodore Guzman. He is serving three consecutive life sentences and an additional 15-year sentence following his convictions for multiple counts of rape of a minor and sexual contact with a child.

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06 12, 2026

Attorney General Jackley Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress To Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 Attorneys General in urging Congressional leaders to continue funding Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans.

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06 11, 2026

South Dakota Supreme Court Issues Companion Decisions Clarifying Effect of Pretrial Self Defense Immunity Rulings Once a Case Proceeds to Trial

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley commends the South Dakota Supreme Court for its separate opinions in State v. Bendel, 2026 S.D. 35, and State v. Braveheart, 2026 S.D. 36, where each involved a conviction for first‑degree manslaughter arising from violent confrontations that resulted in death.

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06 10, 2026

Attorney General Jackley Honors Those Graduating Friday From Basic Telecommunicator Certification Course

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley congratulates the 16 students who graduate Friday from the state Basic Telecommunicator Certification Course held in Pierre. 

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06 10, 2026

Attorney General Jackley Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota consumers will receive $50,380.00 as part of a $4.87 million 18-state settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims that the testing company overcharged patients, unlawfully charged administrative fees, and failed to deliver timely COVID-19 test results.

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06 04, 2026

South Dakota Attorney General Jackley Warns South Dakotans of Storm Weather Repair Scams

With the summer storm season here, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley warns South Dakotans impacted by severe weather to be wary of transit vendors offering to do storm repairs.

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06 03, 2026

Attorney General Jackley Congratulates 36 LET Class Recruits Graduating Friday

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley congratulates the 36 students who graduate this Friday from the state Basic Law Enforcement Certification Course in Pierre.

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06 01, 2026

Attorney General Jackley Announces Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 100 Years In Prison For Attempted First Degree Murder of Law Enforcement Officers

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to 100 years in prison after earlier being convicted by a Union County jury on seven felony counts, including three counts of Attempted First-Degree Murder of a Law Enforcement Officer, stemming from an April 1, 2025 incident near Beresford.

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