For pregnancy centers and pro-life advocates, Wyoming’s shifting political landscape increasingly resembles the Wild West.
In January 2026, the Wyoming Supreme Court, in a 4-1 decision, struck down two state laws that banned most abortions and prohibited abortion pills. Governor Mark Gordon said the court ruling was disappointing and called on lawmakers to pass a constitutional amendment banning abortion that would go before voters this fall.
“This ruling may settle, for now, a legal question, but it does not settle the moral one, nor does it reflect where many Wyoming citizens stand, including myself,” Gordon said. “I remain committed to the mission of saving our unborn. Every year that we delay the proper resolution of this issue results in more deaths of unborn children. This is a dilemma of enormous moral and social consequence.”
As abortion became legal again in Wyoming, another piece of legislation sought to give pregnancy centers greater protection. In February, the Wyoming Pregnancy Center Autonomy and Rights of Expression (CARE) Act passed the Wyoming House and was referred to the Senate Labor Committee.
The CARE Act recognizes the value of pregnancy centers and asserts they should be free from burdensome governmental actions. It protects centers from being forced to promote or provide abortions, abortion-inducing drugs, or contraception.
“This bill prevents them from being singled out for censorship or discriminatory treatment simply because of their pro-life ethic and practices,” said Denise Burke, senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, who testified at a legislative hearing last year.
The proposed legislation comes at a time when the state is grappling with a deep shortage of maternity-care infrastructure, including multiple “maternal health deserts” and nine counties lacking labor-and-delivery services, according to Wyoming Public Media.
With more legal protection, these pregnancy centers could be positioned as part of the broader solution. Of course, pro-choice advocates in Wyoming are extremely worried about the role that pregnancy centers might play in the state’s maternity care landscape.
A recent article in the Rock Springs Rocket Miner highlights how pregnancy centers are facing growing public scrutiny, particularly on social media, where debates have intensified over their mission, services, and role. Pregnancy centers were attacked recently in response to the closure of Western Wyoming Family Planning in Rock Springs, a clinic that performed abortions. In an interview, Kimi Seymour, executive director of Inside Connection in Rock Springs, publicly clarified the services the center provides and how it operates. Inside Connection is a member of Care Net’s network of more than 1,200 pregnancy centers.
The registered nurse explained that the center offers free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, parenting classes, and material support, emphasizing that its goal is to give women information and practical help during an unexpected pregnancy. She also addressed accusations circulating online that pregnancy centers are deceptive or restrict care, saying those claims misunderstand the organization’s role and that Inside Connection is transparent about its services while focusing on supporting women and families in the community.
In the article, Seymour acknowledged the political and ideological tension surrounding pregnancy resource centers but called for a focus on shared goals with other organizations such as hospitals and food banks.
“I think if you get past the political side of things, people will realize we’re all trying to help our community. Everyone knows our community needs services,” she said.
As Wyoming continues debating abortion policy and the role of pregnancy centers, that tension between politics and community support is likely to remain at the center of the conversation. But one fact is indisputable. Pregnancy centers are a blessing to their communities—not only in Wyoming, but all across the United States.
In 2025, Care Net’s network of more than 1,200 pregnancy centers provided over $144 million in services while offering compassion, hope, and help to those facing pregnancy decisions.
Care Net’s President and CEO Roland Warren calls their influence transformational.
“These remarkable organizations serve as beacons of hope and support, tirelessly assisting hundreds of thousands of women and men each year,” he said. “Through their efforts, they not only save the lives of precious unborn babies but also foster the formation of strong families and set them on the path towards discipleship in Jesus Christ.”