WyoFile is committed to keeping residents informed about the legality of abortion in Wyoming.
There have been three bans, two court cases and significant legal wrangling over the subject since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Still, most abortion remains legal in the state, often sought via two physical clinics and online organizations dispensing abortion-inducing medications.
Going forward, WyoFile will continue to follow federal, state and local challenges that could affect abortion procedures and medications around Wyoming.
Check out our timeline and already extensive coverage below.
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Wyoming Supreme Court rejects abortion ban constitutionality questions — for now
The state’s highest court rejected a request by a Teton County judge to decide on more than a dozen constitutional questions surrounding a pair of abortion bans passed last year by the Wyoming Legislature.
Gordon vetoes Wyoming abortion regulations, ultrasound requirement
Citing the need for legal resolution on two bans tied up in court, Gov. Mark Gordon — for the first time in three years — vetoed legislation that could limit abortion.
District Court punts abortion ban case to Wyoming Supreme Court with key constitutional questions
Similar to 2022 effort, Judge Melissa Owens wants state’s highest court to make the call. Previously, justices returned the case due to an insufficient factual record.
Wyoming’s radical right spearheaded host of bad bills this session
Traditional Republicans trying to avoid “RINO” label assist MAGA movement to reclaim conservative credentials, Drake opines.
Transvaginal ultrasounds likely required by Wyoming’s new abortion regulations
House Bill 148 requires women to get an ultrasound 48 hours before an abortion. A similar requirement caused uproar in Utah from opponents who believed the government shouldn’t be mandating an invasive form of the procedure.
Ultrasound, waiting-period requirements added to Wyoming abortion restriction bill
Sponsors say, once again, the additional regulations are about safety. And once again, opponents argue it’s about eliminating abortion.
Safety measure or another attempt at eliminating abortion? Wyoming lawmakers back new abortion rules
What opponents call biased and unscientific, proponents laud as a necessary safety mechanism for women seeking abortions.
Abortion ban opponents submit new OB-GYN impact study as court evidence
Doctors reported “deep and pervasive impacts of state laws, with implications for workforce sustainability, physician health and patient outcomes.”
What happened to the $15,000 reward that helped solve Casper’s anti-abortion arson case?
Several people were paid money for their help late last year, more than six months after agents arrested a suspect. WyoFile looks at why tips can take so long to turn into payments.
Wyoming Supreme Court: Anti-abortion lawmakers, group can’t intervene in lawsuit over bans
Justices found the three lacked standing to be allowed as direct parties to the suit. That’s after more than a year of the trio trying to directly participate in the legal fight over Wyoming’s two abortion bans.
Robert Jarosh appointed to Wyoming Supreme Court
Chosen by Gov. Gordon, the Cheyenne attorney will likely help decide whether most abortion remains legal in Wyoming.
Anti-abortion arsonist ordered to pay nearly $300,000
Lorna Green has been ordered to pay restitution for damages to Wellspring Health Access after lighting a fire in May 2022.
Fear keeps FDA’s expanded access to abortion drug from reaching Wyoming
Shame, stigma limit potential for new program that allows pharmacists to fill abortion medication prescriptions.
Opposing parties in Wyoming abortion fight argue to end lawsuit in their favor
After Thursday’s hearing, Judge Melissa Owens has options: rule on the constitutionality of the bans or send the case to trial.
Wyoming high court ponders whether anti-abortion lawmakers, group can assist in bans’ defense
Justices have yet to decide whether two anti-abortion lawmakers and Wyoming Right to Life will be allowed to intervene.v
WyoProfile: Judge Melissa Owens, arbiter of Wyoming’s abortion ban suit
Tarred as an activist by the Freedom Caucus, others describe instead a strong, smart, independent jurist who’s well-suited to the biggest Wyoming case in nearly a decade.
Judge allows expert witness testimony in Wyoming abortion suit
A Teton County judge ruled that the plaintiffs’ expert witness testimony could stay, supporting the case against the abortion bans.
Major Wyoming abortion decisions loom
December hearings are planned at both the district and state Supreme Court levels that could affect the stalled abortion bans.
Wyoming will soon be down to one clinic offering abortions
The Women’s Health & Family Care clinic in Jackson will close its doors Dec. 15 because of financial strain.
Age limit will soon create opening on Wyoming Supreme Court
After 30 years as a judge, Justice Keith Kautz must retire because of Wyoming’s age laws. The governor, a defendant in a major abortion ban suit, will appoint a replacement.
State lays out its case in Wyoming abortion ban suit, also seeks to skip trial
Recent state filings argue that both abortion bans are constitutional, citing historical intent, the Dobbs decision and other court cases.
Plaintiffs fighting to keep abortion legal rebuff Wyoming’s call to oust experts
Expert testimony shows real-world impacts of bans, which helps prove their unconstitutionality, plaintiffs state.
Casper abortion clinic arsonist sentenced to five years in prison
Lorna Green set fire to Wellspring Health Access before it could open and start providing reproductive care, including abortions.
Pro-choice plaintiffs ask judge to skip trial, bar Wyoming abortion bans
Filing claims there are no disputes over facts, only points of law, lays out constitutional arguments.
State wants expert witnesses kept out of abortion case
Plaintiff’s proposed witnesses — which include religious, medical and legal experts — shouldn’t be allowed, the state argues.