A Montana judge recently ruled that three restrictive abortion laws violate the state constitution, which protects access to abortion for Medicaid recipients. These laws include requirements for prior authorizations, restrictions on who can perform abortions, and a prohibition on using public funds for abortion services. By reinforcing the right to privacy and referencing a previous Supreme Court ruling, Judge Mike Menahan emphasized that the right to an abortion is a fundamental part of individual privacy rights within the state. This ruling affirms Montana's commitment to upholding abortion access, particularly for those reliant on Medicaid.
Judge Mike Menahan ruled that three restrictive abortion laws in Montana violate the state constitution, denying Medicaid recipients access to abortion services. This ruling reinforces the state's long-standing protection for abortion rights.
The ruling emphasizes that the right to a legal abortion in Montana is not only established by state law but is also protected under the right to privacy provision of the Montana Constitution.
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