Summary
Abortion will remain legal in Wyoming after the state Supreme Court ruled that laws banning abortion and abortion pills violate the state constitution. The court sided with the state's only abortion clinic and others who argued these laws went against a state constitutional amendment on health care decisions. The ruling came after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and state lawmakers may consider a new amendment in response.
Key Facts
- The Wyoming Supreme Court struck down laws that banned abortion and abortion pills in the state.
- The court ruled that these bans violated a state constitutional amendment from 2012 about health care decisions.
- The amendment ensures that competent adults have the right to make their own health care choices.
- The state argued abortion is not health care, but the court disagreed.
- A proposed new constitutional amendment could be brought to voters if lawmakers decide to address the issue.
- The ruling follows the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which protected abortion rights nationwide.
- Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon expressed disappointment and supports taking the issue to a voter decision.
