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Wyoming's Only Abortion Clinic Resumes Services After Court Suspension of Controversial Laws

Wyoming's sole abortion provider, Wellspring Health Access, resumes services after a judge suspends two state laws impacting surgical abortions and medication abortion ultrasounds.

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  1. Wyoming clinic resumes abortions after judge suspends state regulations

    Opponents call laws like Wyoming’s requirements “targeted restrictions on abortion providers” because they can regulate clinics and abortion access out of existence even if abortion remains legal.

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  2. A Wyoming judge suspends abortion clinic regulations while a lawsuit proceeds

    Opponents call laws like Wyoming’s requirements “targeted restrictions on abortion providers” because they can regulate clinics and abortion access out of existence even if abortion remains legal.

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  3. Abortions are resuming at a Wyoming clinic after judge suspends laws

    Opponents call laws like Wyoming’s requirements “targeted restrictions on abortion providers” because they can regulate clinics and abortion access out of existence even if abortion remains legal.

    Abortions are resuming at a Wyoming clinic after judge suspends laws

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Updated: Apr 21st, 2025, 3:39 PM ET

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Wellspring Health Access in Wyoming has resumed abortion services after a judge suspended two state laws requiring licensing as outpatient surgical centers and mandatory ultrasounds before medication abortions. The clinic had halted operations on February 28 after the licensing law was enacted by Governor Mark Gordon. The recent ruling allows the clinic to continue providing services while the legal challenges to the laws proceed. Opponents of the laws argue they impose unnecessary restrictions on abortion access. The situation remains contentious, with hearings on related bans ongoing in the Wyoming Supreme Court.

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  • Wyoming's only abortion clinic has resumed providing services after a judge suspended two state laws that imposed strict regulations on abortion providers, demonstrating the ongoing legal battles over abortion access in the state.

  • The suspended laws included a requirement for clinics to be licensed as outpatient surgical centers and an ultrasound requirement for medication abortions, which critics argue are targeted restrictions aimed at limiting abortion services.

  • Despite legal challenges, abortion remains legal in Wyoming, with judges acknowledging constitutional rights regarding health care decisions, although the future of various bans continues to be contested in court.

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