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Wyoming judge blocks abortion ban from taking effect

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Wyoming Judge Melissa Owens granted a preliminary injunction Wednesday against the state’s abortion ban, protecting abortion access while litigation against the law moves forward. This has led to a large number of legal challenges and lawsuits across these states with plaintiffs fighting for abortion rights.

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Will the Joint Policy Framework of the Border Crisis Impact Immigrants in Wyoming?

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There is a long list of felony crimes that can cause a legal immigrant to be deported.

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Wyoming Mental Health Facility is Sued for Mistreating Patients

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State hospital staff are accused of rape, abuse, and neglect.

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US Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments in opioid prescription cases

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Mohave, Arizona, and Casper, Wyoming, was convicted of unlawfully distributing controlled substances resulting in death. The court of appeals denied rehearing of the case on February 25, 2021, affirming the District Court of Wyoming’s decision and finding the evidence of guilt overwhelming.

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Federal court blocks healthcare worker vaccine mandate in 10 states

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.” The 10 states where the injunction has effect are Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. The post Federal court blocks healthcare worker vaccine mandate in 10 states appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary.

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Legal Issues in Oceanic Transport of Carbon Dioxide for Sequestration: Sabin Center Launches New Report

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First, it highlights the current legal uncertainties involving the cross-border shipping of carbon dioxide for sequestration. Chapter 3: The Applicable International Legal Framework Chapter 3 zooms in to the international treaties applicable to the cross-border transportation of carbon dioxide for permanent storage overseas.

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Biden administration sued for halting oil and gas leasing program

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Wyoming filed a separate complaint in the federal District Court for its own state. ” Wyoming also alleges that the Department of the Interior implemented a “clever scheme … to shroud” its actions “from both the public view and judicial review.”

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