Abortion Access in Florida

SOURCE npr.org
After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, abortion access advocates in Florida responded to significant rulings by the Florida Supreme Court that could impact abortion access in the state. Democrats are making abortion a major election issue in the Southeast, with a proposed amendment aiming to protect abortion access in Florida's state constitution.

Key Points

  • Florida Supreme Court's rulings impacting abortion access
  • Democrats using abortion as a major election issue in the Southeast
  • Proposed Amendment Four aiming to protect abortion access in Florida

Pros

  • Proposed amendment could protect abortion access in Florida
  • Potential reversal of the six-week abortion ban

Cons

  • Increased restrictions on abortion access in Florida
  • Potential challenges in passing the amendment with a 60% voter approval