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March 20, 2023

Wyoming Bans Abortion Pill as Wider Abortion Ban Goes into Effect
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Wyoming has become the first state to ban the use of abortion pills. The
law goes into effect in July, making it a felony to prescribe, sell and
use abortion medication - the most popular method to terminate a
pregnancy. People found in violation would face up to six months in
prison and a fine. Meanwhile, Republican Governor Mark Gordon allowed
another sweeping anti-abortion measure to become law without his
signature. The so-called Life Is a Human Right Act went into effect
Sunday and prohibits abortion under most circumstances, punishable with
up to five years in prison.


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