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Why does Montana have such strong privacy protections?
The state constitution says the right of privacy is essential to the well being of a free society. Privacy affects many issues, from electronic data to abortion, and has been applied in decisions by the state Supreme Court. So how and why did Montana end up with such strong privacy protections?
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Supreme Court's decision won't affect abortion access in Montana, for now
The right for Montanans to access a pre-viability abortion was upheld by the state Supreme Court more than two decades ago known as Armstrong.
Source: helenair.com
Montana's Constitution protects access to abortion, though it's being challenged in court
Montana has its own state Supreme Court opinion ensuring the access to pre-viability abortions — the 1999 Armstrong ruling.
Source: helenair.com