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

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A Wyoming judge struck down the state's overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the-nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.

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  1. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including an explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    A Wyoming judge struck down the state's overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the-nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.

  2. FOX 4 Dallas

    Wyoming abortion laws, including explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy, struck down by judge (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    A judge has struck down Wyoming’s overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.

  3. Deseret News

    Judge overturns Wyoming’s abortion ban as policy battles continue nationwide (opens Deseret News)

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    Wyoming abortion ban. Wyoming abortion lawsuit. Is abortion legal in Wyoming? How many states ban abortion?

  4. The Guardian

    Judge strikes down Wyoming’s anti-abortion laws in victory for rights advocates (opens The Guardian)

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    Wyoming was the only state to explicitly ban abortion pills – one of the laws struck down on Monday

  5. NBC News

    Judge strikes down Wyoming's abortion laws, saying they violate state constitution (opens NBC News)

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    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.

  6. The Week

    Wyoming judge strikes down abortion, pill bans (opens The Week)

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    The judge said the laws — one of which was a first-in-the-nation prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy — violated the state's constitution

  7. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    Wyoming abortion bans indefinitely struck down by Teton County judge (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

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    JACKSON — Teton County District Court Judge Melissa Owens struck down the two most recent attempts by the Wyoming Legislature to outlaw abortion in Wyoming.

  8. ABC 7 Chicago

    Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    A judge struck down Wyoming's abortion laws, including an explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy. The laws were challenged by 4 women.

  9. Green Field Reporter

    Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including an explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A judge on Monday struck down Wyoming’s overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the-nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy. Teton County District Judge Melissa Owens’ ruling was consistent with her three previous orders over the past 2.

  10. NPR

    Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including ban on pills to end pregnancy (opens NPR)

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    The decision marks another victory for abortion rights advocates after voters in seven states passed measures in support of access.

  11. WyoFile

    Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion bans (opens WyoFile)

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    The laws violate the state constitution, which protects individuals’ rights to make their own health care decisions, Judge Melissa Owens concluded.

  12. Newsweek

    Judge turns tables on Wyoming Republicans to block abortion ban (opens Newsweek)

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    In her ruling, Teton County District Judge Melissa Owens cited a constitutional amendment that Republicans made in 2012.

  13. CBS News

    Wyoming abortion laws, including ban on pills to end pregnancy, struck down by state judge (opens CBS News)

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    A judge has struck down Wyoming's overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.

  14. Los Angeles Times

    Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including its explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    A judge has struck down Wyoming’s overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.

  15. Voice of America

    Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion ban, including explicit ban on pills (opens Voice of America)

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    The decision marks another victory for abortion rights advocates after voters in seven states passed measures in support of access

  16. Washington Examiner

    Wyoming judge knocks down sweeping state abortion ban (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The decision by Teton County District Judge Melissa Owens will likely be challenged as states continue to sort out how to administer abortion laws.

  17. Fox News

    Wyoming judge strikes down state abortion laws, ruling them unconstitutional (opens Fox News)

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    A state judge in Wyoming ruled that two state bans on abortion violated portions of the state's constitution that allow patients to determine the healthcare choices that are best for them.

  18. Wyoming Public Media

    Abortion will remain legal in Wyoming (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Teton County District Court Judge Melissa Owens ruled Monday that the two laws passed by the Wyoming legislature to restrict or completely ban abortion in the state violate the Wyoming Constitution.

  19. UPI

    Wyoming judge strikes down state's abortion bans (opens UPI)

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    A county district judge in Wyoming imposed an injunction on two state laws that curtailed abortions there on Monday, ruling that they violated the state's constitution.

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