Wyoming official faces backlash after posting ‘hang bad judges’ comment on abortion ruling
A Wyoming city councilman is facing criticism for a social media comment suggesting the state should 'hang bad judges' in response to a court ruling that temporarily blocked the state's six-week abortion ban. The councilman later clarified that his statement was not a threat and did not encourage violence, but rather reflected his belief that the judicial system is broken. The incident has sparked debate over the tone of political discourse, especially regarding judicial independence and abortion policy.
- ▪Troy Bray, a Powell, Wyoming city councilman, commented on a Facebook post suggesting Wyoming should 'hang bad judges' after a court blocked the state's six-week abortion ban.
- ▪State Rep. Mike Yin, a Democrat, criticized the abortion law and shared the original post that prompted Bray's comment.
- ▪Bray defended his remark as a statement of belief, not a threat, and emphasized he supports pursuing change through peaceful means.
- ▪The comment drew widespread backlash for its violent language, particularly coming from an elected official.
- ▪Wyoming's abortion laws remain under legal challenge, with a Natrona County judge having temporarily blocked enforcement of the six-week ban.
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Politics Wyoming official faces backlash after posting ‘hang bad judges’ comment on abortion ruling By Greg Wehner, Fox News Published May 1, 2026, 6:46 a.m. ET Originally Published by: Suspect arrested for allegedly running meth lab at Michigan State University Doctor and son accused of running dangerous side-business scheme in New York Heart-stopping video shows officers use unlikely tool to save family trapped in floodwaters A Wyoming city councilman is facing backlash after posting a comment suggesting the state should “hang bad judges” in response to a court ruling on abortion, later insisting the remark was “not a threat.” State Rep.
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