Florida Legislature Passes Ban On Abortion After Six Weeks Of Pregnancy

Apr 14, 2023 View Original Article
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"Despite this, Republican elected officials continue their work to dismantle our fundamental freedoms, including through attempts to ban abortion nationwide, said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, adding that the ban flies in the face of fundamental freedoms."
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-16% Liberal
"The Florida legislature passed a Republican bill Thursday that would ban abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, cutting off what has become a critical access point for abortion care in the South since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade."
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-18% Liberal
"Because so many people live in Florida, a six-week ban there could put intense strain on clinics in states where abortion is still legal."
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-20% Liberal
"Passidomo has appeared hesitant to implement a strict abortion ban, initially saying Florida should not go further on abortion until its state Supreme Court issues a ruling on the 15-week ban."
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-28% Liberal
"The bill now heads to the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), who has signaled he will sign it."
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14% Conservative
"Gov. DeSantis's audition for the presidency doesn't define us as Floridians."
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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

42% :"Despite this, Republican elected officials continue their work to dismantle our fundamental freedoms, including through attempts to ban abortion nationwide," said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, adding that the ban "flies in the face of fundamental freedoms."
41% : The Florida legislature passed a Republican bill Thursday that would ban abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, cutting off what has become a critical access point for abortion care in the South since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
40% : Because so many people live in Florida, a six-week ban there could put intense strain on clinics in states where abortion is still legal.
36% : Passidomo has appeared hesitant to implement a strict abortion ban, initially saying Florida should not go further on abortion until its state Supreme Court issues a ruling on the 15-week ban.

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