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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 · 2h

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 on MSN · 7h

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."

Los Angeles Times on MSN6h

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

Since 2022, Teton County District Judge Melissa Owens has ruled consistently three times to block the laws while they ...

Wyoming abortion bans indefinitely struck down by Teton County judge

JACKSON — Teton County District Court Judge Melissa Owens struck down the two most recent attempts by the Wyoming ...

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