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politics1 year ago

Florida Voters Reject Abortion and Marijuana Amendments Amid Conservative Shift

A proposal to restore abortion rights in Florida failed to pass, receiving 57% support but falling short of the required 60% threshold. This measure was part of a broader set of state-level votes on abortion rights following the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The Florida amendment aimed to allow abortions until fetal viability, countering a recent state law banning abortions after six weeks. The defeat is seen as a setback for abortion rights advocates, despite similar measures succeeding in other states.

via BBC.com|
#abortion#ballotinitiative#florida
politics-social-issues2 years ago

"Florida Abortion Amendment Secures Ballot Spot with Signature Milestone"

Florida's abortion rights activists have successfully gathered over 911,000 signatures, surpassing the required threshold to place an amendment on the ballot that would protect abortion rights in the state constitution. The amendment aims to allow abortions until fetal viability, around 24 weeks. Despite the collection of signatures, the initiative faces a challenge in the Florida Supreme Court, which leans conservative and will hear arguments next month regarding the amendment's language. The campaign has seen significant bipartisan support, with a notable percentage of signatures from Republicans and non-affiliated voters. This development comes after the fall of Roe v. Wade and reflects a trend where voters in various states have supported abortion rights on the ballot.

via MSNBC|
##abortionrights#ballotinitiative
politics-social-issues2 years ago

"Florida's Abortion Rights Amendment Poised for 2024 Ballot Inclusion"

Florida abortion rights advocates have successfully gathered enough signatures to place a constitutional amendment on the 2024 ballot that would protect abortion until about 24 weeks of pregnancy. This initiative follows similar successful measures in other states like Ohio and comes as a challenge to recent restrictions imposed by Florida Republicans, including a 15-week abortion ban. The measure faces opposition from the state Attorney General and conservative groups, with a Supreme Court hearing set for February 7 to address claims that the ballot language is misleading. If passed, the amendment would require 60 percent voter approval and could significantly impact abortion access in the southern United States.

via POLITICO|
##2024election#abortionrights