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.
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.
Anti-abortion politicians, minus Chuck Gray, appeal judge’s decision keeping them on sidelines
Lawmakers and an anti-abortion group blocked from joining Wyoming’s abortion ban case have appealed the decision to the state supreme court.
Anti-abortion arsonist pleads guilty
Lorna Green, 22, faces at least five years in prison beginning immediately. Her exact sentence will be set in late September.
Judge blocks Wyoming medication abortion ban, for now
The law, set to take effect July 1, can’t be enforced until it is further considered by the court.
Surgical abortions likely to remain legal until April 2024 trial
Jackson judge will decide next week whether to also halt a medication abortion ban.
Anti-abortion intervenors blocked from legal proceedings
Judge Owens rules to keep two legislators, right-to-life group and secretary of state out of lawsuit challenging abortion ban.
Alleged arsonist of Casper reproductive health clinic pleads not guilty
Lorna Green faces 5 and 20 years in prison if convicted. Her trial is set for July 24.
Wyoming governor, AG rebut call for halt on medication abortion ban
Defendants in Wyoming’s abortion law suit argue the Jackson judge shouldn’t stall medication ban’s enforcement.
Grand jury indicts alleged arsonist of Casper abortion provider
Lorna Green has been summoned for arraignment early next month in Cheyenne. She faces between 5 and 20 years in prison.
Plaintiffs ask judge to block Wyoming’s medication abortion ban
If granted, temporary restraining order would delay state’s medication ban. A separate near-total abortion ban is also tied up in litigation.
Gov., AG oppose secretary of state’s request to join abortion ban defense
Defendants state Chuck Gray has “no legal authority” to intervene. They don’t oppose other intervenors, but question the need for hearing or trial.
Plaintiffs object to intervenors in Wyoming abortion ban case
Abortion access proponents argue there isn’t a legal basis for lawmakers, secretary of state and anti-abortion group to join litigation.
Second Wyoming clinic offering abortions opens in Casper
Amid court battles over the state ban, Wellspring Health Access will provide both medication and surgical abortions.
Jackson judge explains why she halted Wyoming’s abortion ban
Ninth District Court Judge Melissa Owens recently filed a point-by-point explanation of her reasoning for issuing a temporary restraining order against the law.
Embattled abortion medication remains legal, for now
Wyoming patients and providers can still legally access mifepristone and have other options if it becomes illegal.
Secretary of State seeks involvement in abortion suit
Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray seeks to intervene in the lawsuit challenging the state’s near-total abortion ban. Gray, along with Reps. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams (R-Cody), Chip Neiman (R-Hulett) and Right to Life Wyoming, filed to join the case and defend the ban. Rodriguez-Williams, Neiman and RTLW failed to sway the same judge with a similar…
Two new abortion bans to become law in Wyoming
Gov. Gordon signs one bill to ban medication-induced abortions and lets another near-complete ban go into effect without his signature.
Abortion bans await Gov. Gordon’s action
The governor, who must decide by March 18 whether to sign two measures outlawing abortion, is weighing questions of constitutionality and consequence.
Nonprofit providing air travel for abortions finds gap in Wyoming
Elevated Access has more than 1,000 volunteer pilots spanning the country, but none in the Equality State.
Three abortion bills hit the docket
Two proposed laws would further restrict access to abortion care, one without exemptions for rape and incest.