Augustana Cancels Public Forum in Wake of Scalia's Death

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Augustana University in Sioux Falls has canceled a forum at which U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was to speak, in the wake of his death.

The 79-year-old Scalia was found dead Saturday at a resort ranch in Texas. Officials say he died of natural causes.

Scalia was to be the featured speaker at Augustana's Boe Forum on Public Affairs on March 9. He was to give an address titled "Whether the U.S. Constitution is a Living Document."

More than 3,000 people had reserved free tickets for this year's forum. University President Rob Oliver says it's unfortunate that people in the community won't get the chance to hear Scalia speak.

Gov. Dennis Daugaard has ordered that all flags in South Dakota be flown at half-staff to honor Scalia.

Augustana Cancels Public Forum in Wake of Scalia’s Death

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