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Critics see DeSantis double-standard in Florida abortion petition case
When the casino giant Las Vegas Sands started collecting signatures to change the Florida Constitution two years ago, the signs of fraud were rampant. In its drive to get the required 891,589 signatures,
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.
Florida to decide on abortion protections, could end 6-week ban in Amendment 4
Florida has banned abortions after the first six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they're pregnant. There are some exceptions, including in the case that the woman’s life is in danger, or that she provides evidence that the pregnancy is the result of rape, incest or human trafficking.
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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,
Noticed a lot of anti-abortion ads on Florida TV? Columnist Nate Monroe found out why
The details of the Florida Association of Broadcasters' sponsorship of a controversial anti-abortion campaign is a closely ...
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Indian River County proclaims itself to be 'constitutional county'
Indian River County leaders have signed a proclamation supporting the United States Constitution. Sheriff Eric Flowers ...
DeSantis' anti-abortion campaign finds an odd ally: Florida broadcasters | Commentary
The details of th Association of Broadcasters' sponsorship of a controversial anti-abortion campaign is a closely held secret ...
Florida tells doctors abortions to save a woman’s life do not violate new state ban
Florida health officials reiterated Thursday that state law allows abortions at any point in pregnancy to save the life of ...
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Conservationists clash with Sierra Club over right to hunt and fish in Florida
A ballot measure in November would protect "fishing, hunting, and the taking of fish and wildlife" in the state constitution, ...
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Florida physicians come out against abortion ballot initiative
A group of several hundred physicians have come out against Amendment 4, the abortion-focused ballot initiative that ...
Conservationists clash with Sierra Club over the right to hunt and fish in Florida
A ballot measure in November would protect "fishing, hunting, and the taking of fish and wildlife" in the state constitution, ...
Judge urges fine in Florida abortion waiting period case
Doctor is accused of violating a law that requires a 24-hour waiting period before abortions can be performed.