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State v. Johnson , 2026 WY 1 (Wyo. Jan 6, 2026) Affirming the district court’s decision, the Wyoming Supreme Court found two state statutes restricting abortion to be unconstitutional.   The Court unanimously held that the decision whether to terminate or continue a pregnancy is a woman’s own health care decision is a fundamental right protected by  Article 1, Section 38 of the Wyoming Constitution.  This constitutional provision provides that “[e]ach competent adult shall ha

Hale v. City of Laramie , 2025 WY 133 (Wyo. Dec. 15, 2025) In a dispute between a commercial property owner and the city, the Wyoming Supreme Court remanded the case to the district court “to fully consider and decide” whether to vacate an existing injunction.  The injunction prohibits the owner from finishing and using his building until it is properly permitted.   The Court recognized the city’s need to be able to enforce its permitting requirements.  It rejected the owner’

Williams v. Bd. of Cnty. Commissioners of Johnson Cnty. , 2025 WY 127 (Wyo. Dec. 2, 2025)   Wyoming Supreme Court reaffirms need for particular injury to establish standing to sue for declaratory judgment.  Harm to taxpayers in general is not sufficient.   Court upholds district court dismissal of challenge by residents, property owners and taxpayers.  Individuals alleged that the county board of commissioners failed to properly manage finances and adhere to proper auditing p

I just returned from a quick trip to Cheyenne on a snowy Saturday morning to help judge the Wyoming High School Mock Trial Competition . What a wonderful experience to work with one of the Laramie County district court judges to stage and score the trial of a wrongful death case. The students had the chance to think critically about the facts of the case and how to present them in the most compelling way for the party whom they represented. The students experienced what be