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 […]
Supreme Court has voted to overturn abortion rights, draft opinion shows
An initial draft majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito circulated inside the court was obtained by POLITICO.
Governor DeSantis Signs Bill Banning All Abortions in Florida After 15 Weeks
The bill prohibits all abortions in Florida after 15 weeks of gestation. House Bill 5 does not allow for exemptions in cases where pregnancies were caused by rape, incest or human trafficking.
Reproductive Rights News Roundup
(Some of the news stories below may require a subscription to read.) HB 5 Governor DeSantis Signs Bill Banning All Abortions in Florida After 15 Weeks By Staff WQCS Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that prohibits all abortions in Florida after 15 weeks of gestation. House Bill 5 does not allow for exemptions in […]
Governor Denounced for Signing Most Restrictive Abortion Law in State History
When it comes to personal medical decisions, politicians have no business getting between a patient and their doctor. Yet today, Governor Ron DeSants signed into law a ban on ending a pregnancy after 15 weeks, with no exceptions for most fetal diagnoses or in cases of rape or incest. The ban will deny Floridians free access to a needed health care service.
Is 2022 the Worst Year for Abortion Rights on Record?
“I think it’s worthwhile to take a look at the Texas law,” state Senate president says.