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.
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."
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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.
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Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion ban, including explicit ban on pills
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