A vote on the “Women’s Health Protection Act” which would codify legal abortion protections is expected to take place in the Senate today. Tuesday, Senator Steve Daines, founder and chair of the Pro-Life Caucus, spoke on the floor voicing his support for a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion which would overturn Roe v. Wade. Also Tuesday, du...
ACLU of Montana Argues In Favor Of Legalized Abortions
Like other states lawmaker in Montana have passed bills that would restrict access to abortion. Caitlin Borgmann head of ACLU of Montana says most polls have shown the majority of Montanans believe the medical procedure should be legal in all or most cases.
Senator Daines Voices Opposition To Federal Abortion Bill
Monday evening the U.S. Senate failed to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act which would make the right to access and perform an abortion federal law while superseding laws of states like Montana that restrict its access. Senator Steve Daines opposed the bill.
AG Knudsen Comments On Request To Reinstate Abortion Laws
As lawmakers prepare for the U.S. Supreme Court to weaken or void its landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision, Nick Ehli with Kaiser Health News reports the right to privacy is written into Montana’s constitution so, even if Roe v. Wade is overturned, it wouldn’t affect the Treasure State. Attorney General Austin Knudsen has asked ...
Montana Supreme Court To Make Decision On New Abortion Laws
Three laws that soon will be before Montana’s highest court would make it harder for rural residents to access reproductive-health care. Planned Parenthood of Montana’s Martha Stahl says residents already face barriers to accessing medical care and that these bills would force them to travel several hours away to see a doctor in person. https...
AG Knudsen Challenging Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion Laws
Attorney General Austin Knudsen is appealing a decision by Judge Michael Moses in the state Supreme Court. The Yellowstone County District Court Judge issued a preliminary injunction earlier this month that temporarily stops several laws from going into effect restricting abortion access. The order is in effect while a legal challenge is under...
Yellowstone County Judge To Rule On New Abortion Laws
Yellowstone County District Court Judge Gregory Todd will decide before October 1st if he’ll halt the implementation of three new abortion laws challenged by Planned Parenthood of Montana. The laws ban abortions after 20 weeks gestational age require a woman be informed of the option to view an ultrasound before an abortion and require i...