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politicslaw2 years ago

"Florida's Path to a 2024 Ballot Abortion Rights Amendment Advances"

A proposed amendment to protect abortion rights in Florida has garnered enough signatures to potentially appear on the November ballot, surpassing the required threshold. The amendment aims to prevent laws that prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary for the patient's health. Despite the success in gathering signatures, the measure faces opposition from Republican Attorney General Ashley Moody, who has filed a legal brief to block the amendment, questioning the clarity of the term "viability." The Florida supreme court will hear arguments on the case in early February.

politics-social-issues2 years ago

"Florida's Abortion Amendment Poised for 2024 Ballot After Signature Milestone"

Florida reproductive rights advocates have successfully gathered over 910,000 signatures to advance a proposed constitutional amendment protecting abortion access, surpassing the required threshold. The amendment aims to prevent restrictions on abortion before 24 weeks of pregnancy. Despite this achievement, the Florida Supreme Court, with a conservative majority appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, will hear a challenge that could prevent the measure from reaching the ballot. The court's decision is pending, and the measure would need 60% voter approval to pass. This initiative is part of a broader national effort to secure abortion rights through voter referendums following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.