We hope (Rounds) recognizes this for what it is: a political tool and not about the health and safety of the women of South Dakota.

Public health and safety are my highest priorities.

We hope it will make a big difference in the health and the safety for our students.

Obviously, we're very disappointed that Gov. Rounds has sided on the side of politics rather than on the side of the women of South Dakota to protect their health and safety.

We fully intend to challenge this law. It's just a question of how.

The women of South Dakota will still be able to access safe and legal abortion as this case works its way through the court system.