Wyoming's New Abortion Ban Temporarily Blocked By Judge
A judge in Wyoming temporarily blocked the state’s recently enacted abortion ban Wednesday, allowing the procedure to remain legal as the court hears legal challenges brought against the law, which bans abortions in nearly all circumstances.
Teton County District Court Judge Melissa Owens granted a restraining order against the law, which bans nearly all abortions, except in the case of rape, incest or if a pregnant person’s life is in danger.
Under Wyoming’s “Life is a Human Right Act,” which went into effect on Sunday, abortion providers would be charged with a felony that carries up to a five year prison sentence and a $20,000 fine.
The court will now hear a lawsuit challenging the abortion ban and another law—that will go into effect on July 1—banning the prescription, distribution and sale of abortion pills.
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