Florida Supreme Court Decision on Abortion Ban and Proposed Amendment
Florida Supreme Court upholds 15-week abortion ban while allowing proposed amendment to appear on the November ballot, giving voters a chance to undo restrictions. Decision raises stakes for November election as both reproductive rights groups and anti-abortion-rights groups react. Court's conservative-leaning decision supports ban but also allows amendment that would enshrine abortion protections in the state constitution.
Key Points
- Court's decision impacts abortion access in Florida
- Voters will decide fate of abortion access in November
- Political consequences expected with decision to expand access to abortion
Pros
- 15-week abortion ban upheld
- Proposed amendment to enshrine abortion protections in state constitution allowed on November ballot
Cons
- Six-week abortion ban to take effect
- Conflicting rulings raise stakes for November election