Abortion Rights Rally in Orlando, Florida

SOURCE npr.org
More than 1,000 people attended a rally in Orlando for abortion rights. Florida Supreme Court decisions could change abortion rights, with one decision triggering a 6-week abortion ban and another allowing Amendment 4, protecting abortion up to 24 weeks, to be on the ballot in November.

Key Points

  • Florida Supreme Court decisions may change abortion rights significantly
  • Amendment 4 could overturn existing abortion bans in Florida
  • Voters need to approve Amendment 4 by 60% in November for it to pass

Pros

  • Organizers say about 1,500 people supported Amendment 4 at the rally
  • Amendment 4 aims to protect abortion rights up to 24 weeks
  • Supporters emphasize the importance of women's right to choose

Cons

  • Counter-protesters opposed Amendment 4, citing concerns about easy access to abortion up to 24 weeks
  • Critics worry about the impact on human life and the cavalier attitude towards abortion