Abortion stays legal in Wyoming after top court strikes down bans

Wyoming's Supreme Court struck down two laws that would have banned most abortions and a ban on abortion pills, leaving abortion legal in the state. Governor Mark Gordon said he will seek a constitutional amendment and a public vote this fall.

Wyoming's Supreme Court struck down two state laws that would have banned most abortions and an explicit ban on abortion pills. The ruling leaves abortion legal in Wyoming. The lawsuit was filed by four women, an abortion advocacy group, and Wellspring Health Access, the state's only abortion provider. Governor Mark Gordon expressed disappointment and called for a constitutional amendment to put the issue to a public vote this fall. Court decision highlights: - The court quashed two laws: one restricting abortion except to protect a pregnant woman's life or in cases of rape or incest, and another that explicitly banned abortion pills. - Abortion remains legal in Wyoming as a result of the ruling. - Governor Mark Gordon said he will push for a constitutional amendment and for the issue to be placed before voters this fall. Summary: The court's decision preserves legal access to abortion in Wyoming and overturns recent legislative restrictions. State leaders have signaled competing next steps, with the governor proposing a constitutional amendment and a public vote this fall.