[Alberta's Child]

I'm not a lawyer, but it would seem that legislation of this sort represents a clear violation of the Equal Protection clause of the U.S. Constitution.

Not just from Arizona's perspective, but from a potential South Dakota litigant's perspective.

[inquest]

Too bad the E.P. clause only applies to states. The federal government, of course, is way too benevolent and wise to concern itself with such trifles.