Wyoming’s governor, Mark Gordon, has signed a measure that outlaws the use of abortion pills in the state. The move has made Wyoming the first state in the country to ban abortion pills entirely. The law, which goes into effect immediately, requires doctors to examine patients in person before prescribing any type of abortion medication.

The ban has sparked controversy and protests across the state, with pro-choice advocates arguing that the ban could force women to travel long distances to obtain a surgical abortion.

Meanwhile, a Texas judge is currently considering a nationwide decision on whether to ban abortion pills across the United States. The possibility of a nationwide ban has worried many pro-choice activists, who fear it could severely limit access to safe and legal abortions.

The debate over abortion access has been a hot topic in the US for many years, with heightened tensions in recent months as many conservative states have passed laws limiting access to abortions.

The New York Times reports that at least 24 states have enacted measures to limit access to abortion pills in recent years. The debate is likely to continue as both sides argue for their respective positions.