Florida, Abortion
Florida tells doctors abortions to save a woman’s life do not violate new state ban
The state issued a “provider alert” that also told doctors that failing to provide “life-saving treatment” to pregnant woman could constitute medical malpractice.
Florida Amendment 4 in simple terms, and what are Florida’s abortion laws?
This November, voters will have the chance to keep the 6-week abortion ban enacted this year in Florida or expand it to 23-24 weeks.
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Protect Florida abortion rights by voting Yes on Amendment 4
Amendment 4 states that “no law shall prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient’s health, as determined by the patient’s healthcare provider.” Fetal viability means the ability to live outside the womb, which has been put at about 24 weeks after conception.
Florida groups spend big on Florida's abortion referendum
Groups across Florida have spent nearly $13.5 million on advertisements for and against the state's ballot initiative to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, according to Ad Impact. Why it matters: The outcome of November's referendum will have massive implications for reproductive health in the South,
Florida Healthcare Agency To Be Sued Over Abortion TV Ad
Florida's ACLU announced it is preparing to sue the state Agency for Health Care Administration, accusing it of misusing public funds to influence voters on abortion, according to ABC Action News. The Florida branch of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)'s legal team discussed the upcoming lawsuit in a virtual press conference on September 11.
Florida says abortions allowed at 'any stage in pregnancy' to save life, health of mother
But advocates for Amendment 4, the abortion rights measure on the ballot this November, say the clarification doesn't do enough.
Florida to decide on abortion protections, could end 6-week ban in Amendment 4
Amendment 4 will ask voters whether or not Florida should protect the right to an abortion. The summary you will see on the ballot reads: “No law shall prohibit, pen
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State website on Florida abortion law is misleading | Column
Earlier this month, the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration launched a website purporting to offer “transparency” about Florida’s abortion laws.
Door knocking, TV ads, websites: The abortion battle heats up in Florida and it’s getting ugly
Campaigns for and against Florida’s Amendment 4 on abortion are heating up, with election day less than two months away.
Catholic church pours big bucks into fight to defeat Florida abortion rights amendment
Amendment 4 does generate special engagement on our part,” said the Archdiocese. “No one is surprised that abortion has long ...
What to know about Florida’s abortion petition investigation
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has launched an unusual investigation into thousands of validated petition signatures that ...
Report: Florida physicians say abortion restrictions delayed necessary care
Florida’s six-week abortion ban, despite its medical exceptions, has led physicians and other health care providers to delay ...
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Florida OBGYN: ‘Extreme abortion ban ties my hands and puts lives at risk’
Florida doctors today speaking out against Florida’s law restricting abortions after six weeks, calling it a near total ...
When a Republican Governor Couldn’t Win on Abortion, He Tried to Cheat
When ‘states’ rights’ means subverting the will of the people.
Trump dodged abortion ban veto question in Harris debate. What are Florida's abortion laws?
Former president Donald Trump refused to commit to vetoing a federal abortion ban and reversed himself on voting for ...