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Wyoming Governor Signs Controversial Six-Week Abortion Ban

3/10/2026

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On March 9, 2026, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed a six-week abortion ban.
Wyoming became the fifth state to impose such a restriction.
The law lacks rape or incest exceptions, a problem Gordon identified in a letter to lawmakers.
Julie Burkhart, president of Wyoming's only abortion clinic, plans to contest the law, noting the clinic provided 303 abortions in 2025.

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Story summary

On March 9, 2026, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed a six-week abortion ban.
Wyoming became the fifth state to impose such a restriction.
The law lacks rape or incest exceptions, a problem Gordon identified in a letter to lawmakers.
Julie Burkhart, president of Wyoming's only abortion clinic, plans to contest the law, noting the clinic provided 303 abortions in 2025.