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...
Abortion Laws Blocked By Yellowstone Judge
Yellowstone County District Court Judge Michael Moses has put a halt to three laws restricting access to abortion passed by the Republican-majority Legislature earlier this year. The preliminary injunction ordered Thursday stops the laws from taking effect while a lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood of Montana that seeks to overturn them progr...
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...
Planned Parenthood of Montana Suing Over New Abortion Laws
Four laws passed earlier this year that restrict access to abortions in the state are set to take effect October 1st but Planned Parenthood of Montana is suing to halt their implementation. The lawsuit claims the four bills violate Montana’s constitutional privacy equal protection and free speech provisions. The laws passed this year by ...