The GOP governor said Sunday decisions about abortion should 'be made by the legislators that are closest to the people' as the 'Constitution intended.'
host Margaret Brennan asked her whether or not she is open to exceptions for rape and incest when it comes to abortion.
"I just have never believed that having a tragedy or tragic situation happen to someone is a reason to have another tragedy occur," Noem responded."I believe every life is precious...And we know so much more using technology and science than we did even 10, 15 years ago about what these babies go through, the pain that they feel in the womb, and will continue to make sure that those lives are protected.
A measure that was signed into law in South Dakota in 2005 also prohibits anyone from prescribing drugs"to procure an abortion." According to the state's legislature, the law is"effective on the date that the states are recognized by the United StatesProtests Outside Noem's Office Meanwhile, on Friday, around 60 abortion-rights protesters rallied outside Noem's office in Sioux Falls to spread awareness about the implications of overturningOne protester, Ashlynn Van Beek, said that she wants her daughter to make her own reproductive choices someday, adding that"children should not be forced to have children."
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