The Florida Supreme Court upheld the state’s ban on most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, allowing a subsequent six-week ban to take effect. The court, reshaped by Governor Ron DeSantis, ruled in favor of the 15-week ban signed in 2022, which was enforced while being challenged. A six-week ban passed in 2023 will soon be implemented. Planned Parenthood and the ACLU argued that the Florida Constitution’s privacy clause has protected the right to abortion for over 40 years. The bans could have a significant impact on women seeking abortions in Florida and the South, as most abortions are performed before 15 weeks.
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Florida Supreme Court upholds state’s abortion ban
