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Summary
A Wyoming judge struck down two abortion laws: a near-total ban and the nation’s only explicit prohibition on abortion pills.
District Judge Melissa Owens ruled the laws violated the state constitution’s guarantee of residents’ right to make healthcare decisions, undermining women’s rights and medical integrity.
The challenge, brought by women and nonprofits, argued the bans harmed health and livelihoods.
This decision adds to a series of victories for abortion rights advocates nationwide since Roe v. Wade’s overturn in 2022, with courts blocking or overturning similar bans in multiple states.
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…the bans violated a 2012 state constitutional amendment saying competent Wyoming residents have a right to make their own health care decisions.
Wyoming voters approved the amendment amid fears of government overreach following approval of the federal Affordable Care Act…
this is hilarious. they got owned—by themselves.
all because they drank too much ‘obamacare death panels’ flavored bullshit served up by rush, jones, faux ‘news’, and the rest of the right-wing psycho nutjobs.
Always good to see a bit of good news here and there.
