Wyoming judge strikes down state abortion bans that would ‘hamstring’ doctors and impede the rights of pregnant women
Teton County District Court Judge Melissa Owens granted a permanent injunction against Wyoming's restrictive abortion laws. Owens found that the bans violate Wyoming's state constitution. The post Wyoming judge strikes down state abortion bans that would ‘hamstring’ doctors and impede the rights of pregnant women first appeared on Law & Crime.
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.
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."
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.
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 of medication to end pregnancy.
Judge overturns Wyoming’s abortion ban as policy battles continue nationwide
The new ruling is a win for abortion rights supporters, and it comes on the heels of key wins in other states on Election Day.
Wyoming abortion bans indefinitely struck down by Teton County judge
Teton County District Court Judge Melissa Owens struck down the two most recent attempts by the Wyoming Legislature to outlaw abortion in Wyoming.
Wyoming abortion laws, including explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy, struck down by judge
A judge has struck down Wyoming’s overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.
Judge Declares Wyoming's Abortion Bans Unconstitutional
Two Wyoming abortion bans, including the first state law to prohibit the use of abortion pills, violate the state's constitution, a judge ruled
Wyoming judge strikes down abortion, pill bans
The judge said the laws — one of which was a first-in-the-nation prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy — violated the state's constitution
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