US EditionMontana judge declares 3 laws restricting abortion unconstitutional, including a 20-week limit
- Montana's 20-week abortion ban and other laws were declared unconstitutional by a state judge in response to a suit by Planned Parenthood of Montana.
- Planned Parenthood expressed relief over the ruling but noted ongoing efforts to ensure abortion access in Montana, in response to new restrictive bills passed in 2023.
- The state plans to appeal the judge's decision, arguing against prior legal precedents supporting abortion rights in Montana.
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Judge strikes down a trio of abortion laws passed in 2021 as unconstitutional
In a ruling deeply critical of restrictions placed on abortion by the 2021 Montana Legislature, Yellowstone County District Court Judge Kurt Krueger struck down three laws that he said placed unreasonable and unconstitutional limits on abortions in Montana.
Montana Court Strikes Down Abortion Restrictions as Unconstitutional - News Facts Network
A view of the Montana State Capitol on May 3, 2023, in Helena, Montana. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images A view of the Montana State Capitol on May 3, 2023, in Helena, Montana. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Three Montana laws restricting abortion rights, including a ban on abortions after 20 weeks The post Montana Court Strikes Down Abortion Restrictions as Unconstitutional appeared first on Ne…
Montana Judge Declares 3 Laws Restricting Abortion Unconstitutional, Including a 20-Week Limit
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Three Montana laws restricting abortion access are unconstitutional, including a ban on abortions beyond 20 weeks of gestation, a state judge said in granting a motion for summary judgment filed by Planned Parenthood of Montana.
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