The liberty of the press being essential to the security of freedom in a state, any person may publish sentiments on any subject, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty; and in all trials for libel, both civil and criminal, the truth, unless published from malicious motives, shall be sufficient defense to the person charged.
Freedom of Press
S.D. Const. art. I, § 20 — under Bill of Rights.
S.D. Const. art. I, § 20
Freedom of Press