State leaves data trespass defeat unchallenged
The deadline for Wyoming to appeal a judge’s ruling that struck down portions of the controversial laws passed without rebuttal
Scott Skavdahl
Judge strikes down ‘data trespass’ laws as unconstitutional
After long court fight, a judge has ruled data trespass laws passed by the Wyoming Legislature violate the First Amendment and has blocked the state from enforcing them.
Court will hear case against data trespass laws
A court will hear a lawsuit alleging Wyoming’s “data trespass” laws unconstitutionally criminalize activities such as photography on public lands.
State defends data trespass laws before court
U.S. District Judge Scott Skavdahl questioned the expansiveness of the state’s “open land” application to data trespass laws, which seek to limit the collection of environmental data.
First same-sex marriage licenses issued in Wyoming
Same-sex couples applied for Wyoming marriage licenses today in the wake of a court ruling. Advocates say the licenses represent a new era for the Equality State.
