Abortion Amendment in Florida

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A proposed constitutional amendment in Florida, known as Amendment 4, is drawing national attention as it aims to legalize abortion up until fetal viability, with exceptions for the patient's health. The campaign for and against the amendment is well-funded and highly contentious, with both sides actively mobilizing supporters and donors.

Key Points

  • Amendment 4 aims to legalize abortion up until fetal viability with exceptions for the patient's health
  • The campaign for and against the amendment is well-funded and contentious
  • Supporters believe it is a humanitarian issue while opponents see it as dangerous and deceptive

Pros

  • Legalizes abortion up until fetal viability with exceptions for the patient's health
  • Potential to overturn a six-week abortion ban in Florida

Cons

  • Critics argue the amendment is ill-defined and overly broad
  • Opponents claim it could allow abortions up until birth and without proper medical oversight