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
A Montana court ruled three abortion restriction laws unconstitutional, including a post-20-week ban. Judge Kurt Krueger cited undue burdens on access without solid evidence.
The 2021 laws, also restricting telehealth medication abortions and imposing a 24-hour wait, remain unenforceable due to a 2021 injunction. This aligns with Montana’s 1999 Supreme Court privacy protection for pre-viability abortions.
Despite plans for an appeal by Attorney General Austin Knudsen, the decision was praised by Planned Parenthood as a key victory for abortion access in Montana. Further legislative restrictions continue to face legal challenges.
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