JACKSON — The day after a Teton County judge struck down two Wyoming abortion bans as unconstitutional, Gov. Mark Gordon signaled that he’s ready to appeal the ruling to the Wyoming Supreme Court. Teton County Judge Melissa Owens imposed a permanent ...

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.

Mark Gordon plans to appeal a ruling striking down two Wyoming laws banning abortion. Gordon has directed Attorney General Bridget Hill to review District Court Judge Melissa Owens' opinion that the two abortion bans violate the state's constitution and to prepare an appeal to the Wyoming Supreme Court.

Teton County District Court Judge Melissa Owens struck down the two most recent attempts by the Wyoming Legislature to outlaw abortion in Wyoming.

Two Wyoming abortion bans, including the first state law to prohibit the use of abortion pills, violate the state's constitution, a judge ruled