Governor’s race to decide future of reproductive rights in Florida
Reproductive rights are poised to become one of the defining issues in the Florida governor’s race, with Democratic nominee Charlie Crist and incumbent Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis occupying diametrically opposed positions on abortion.
Reproductive Rights News Roundup
(Some of the news stories below may require a subscription to read.) Governor’s race to decide future of reproductive rights in Florida By Tiffany Rizzo and Joey Pelligrino WINK News Fort Myers Reproductive rights are poised to become one of the defining issues in the Florida governor’s race, with Democratic nominee Charlie Crist and incumbent […]
Florida’s 15-week abortion ban remains in effect despite judge’s order
Florida’s law banning abortions at 15 weeks will remain in effect after the state filed an appeal Tuesday that stayed a state judge’s order temporarily blocking the ban.
Reproductive Rights News Roundup
(Some of the news stories below may require a subscription to read.) DeSantis vows to continue legal fight to appeal judge’s ruling on abortion ban By Anika Hope WESH Orlando Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Thursday afternoon in Sanford where he briefly addressed a judge’s ruling that found Florida’s 15-week abortion ban unconstitutional. […]
FLORIDA COURT WILL BLOCK 15-WEEK ABORTION BAN
See press statement from plaintiffs and litigators in the lawsuit. A Florida court indicated today that it would issue an order blocking the state’s 15-week ban on abortion. The law — which is scheduled to take effect tomorrow, July 1 — prevents people from getting an abortion and threatens to imprison doctors for providing necessary care for their patients.
Inside One FL Gulf Coast Abortion Clinic, Signs of Nationwide Struggles
At a Planned Parenthood health center on Florida’s Gulf Coast, new restrictions on who can get an abortion are shaking up routines and creating challenges for the clinic’s patients, doctors and nurses.
Reproductive Rights News Roundup
(Some of the news stories below may require a subscription to read.) June is a pivotal month for abortions in Florida By Cindy Krischer Goodman South Florida Sun-Sentinel The next few weeks could bring a major change in Florida when it comes to abortions. Inside One Abortion Clinic, Signs of Nationwide Struggles By Gabriela Bhaskar […]
Abortion Injustice Inc. Shines Light on Florida Companies Funding Abortion Restrictions
Since 2020, dozens of Florida corporations have given millions in campaign donations to the campaigns of lawmakers who voted for the 15-week abortion ban signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis last month. FRF launches “Abortion Injustice Inc.” campaign exposing the most prolific donors funneling money to anti-abortion lawmakers, using publicly-available data.
Florida’s new abortion ban will likely face a lawsuit citing a constitutional right to privacy
If SCOTUS overturns Roe V. Wade, federal protection for the right to an abortion will end and it will be up to individual states to determine whether the procedure is lawful.
Reproductive Rights News Roundup
(Some of the news stories below may require a subscription to read.) Florida Constitution shields abortion rights — but might not for much longer By Michael Moline Florida Phoenix The Florida Supreme Court’s embrace of abortion rights was sweeping, extending not only to adults but also to minors who feared abuse at the hands of […]