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Judge Strikes Down Wyoming Laws Banning Abortion

Teton County judge strikes down Wyoming abortion bans

This story was first published by WyoFile on Nov. 18, 2024. A Teton County judge on Monday struck down Wyoming’s two abortion bans, ruling they violate the state constitution. The decision by Judge Melissa Owens keeps most abortions legal in the state.

NBC News on MSN · 9h

Judge strikes down Wyoming's abortion laws, saying they violate state constitution

A Wyoming judge ruled Monday that two laws restricting and banning abortion in the state violate its constitution, making the procedure legal up until fetal viability for the time being.

USA Today · 14h

Wyoming judge blocks state's strict abortion bans

Wyoming judge Melissa Owens blocked the state's abortion bans for violating the state constitution and the "right to make own health care decisions."

Jackson Hole News&Guide11h

Governor prepares to appeal Teton County judge's abortion decision

The day after a Teton County judge struck down two Wyoming abortion bans as unconstitutional, Gov. Mark Gordon signaled ...

12h

Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy

A judge on Monday struck down Wyoming's overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the-nation explicit prohibition on the use ...

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