Day: November 19, 2024

Jackson, Wyoming: Court Blocks Abortion Bans On Monday, Teton County District Court Judge Melissa Owens declared Wyoming’s two abortion bans unconstitutional, ruling that abortion is a form of health care and that the state Constitution protects a woman’s right to access it. This decision concluded a lawsuit that lasted over a year and a half, sparking significant discussions about women’s healthcare rights in Wyoming. Legal Background The lawsuit, filed in

Wyoming Court Overturns Abortion Bans JACKSON, Wyoming — In a significant ruling, a judge in Wyoming struck down two state laws banning abortions on Monday. This decision had been eagerly anticipated by many as it promises to change the landscape of reproductive health care in the state. Judge Melissa Owens from the Teton County District Court ruled that both a law that outlawed the use of abortion pills and a