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Wyoming Court Strikes Down Abortion Bans, Upholds Women's Rights

1/6/2026

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On January 6, 2026, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled two abortion bans unconstitutional, upholding a woman's right to health care decisions under the 2012 constitutional amendment.
In a 4-1 decision, the court found the state failed to prove the bans were necessary to protect unborn life without infringing women's rights.
Governor Mark Gordon urged the legislature to pursue a constitutional amendment for voter approval in the 2026 election.

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Story summary

On January 6, 2026, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled two abortion bans unconstitutional, upholding a woman's right to health care decisions under the 2012 constitutional amendment.
In a 4-1 decision, the court found the state failed to prove the bans were necessary to protect unborn life without infringing women's rights.
Governor Mark Gordon urged the legislature to pursue a constitutional amendment for voter approval in the 2026 election.