Wyoming passes new six-week abortion ban that lawmakers call ‘insult to voters’

Wyoming's legislature, dominated by Republicans, passed a six-week abortion ban, prompting a lawsuit and criticism from some lawmakers. Governor Mark Gordon signed the bill despite acknowledging potential constitutional issues, referencing the state Supreme Court's previous rejection of similar bans. The law effectively outlaws abortions after six weeks, with violators facing felony charges. Opponents, including Democratic Representative Mike Yin, view the ban as disregarding voters and the institution, while Republican Speaker Chip Neiman defends it as a moral obligation. The legal challenge has been filed as an amendment to an existing lawsuit against prior abortion bans. Wellspring Health Access, the state's only abortion clinic, will pause services due to the new law.

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