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Abortions in Florida declined sharply after the six-week ban, but not as much as expected
An increase in telehealth abortions and a strong support network could explain why Florida's abortion decline wasn't as steep as some other states with six-week bans, according to the Guttmacher Institute.
Florida Amendment 4 in simple terms, and what are Florida’s abortion laws?
This November, voters will have the chance to keep the 6-week abortion ban enacted this year in Florida or expand it to 23-24 weeks.
Florida abortion rate fell dramatically after state's 6-week ban
"Obtaining an abortion in Florida has become much more difficult, with far-reaching implications for Florida residents who now have to cross multiple state lines to get an abortio
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Protect Florida abortion rights by voting Yes on Amendment 4
Amendment 4 states that “no law shall prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient’s health, as determined by the patient’s healthcare provider.” Fetal viability means the ability to live outside the womb, which has been put at about 24 weeks after conception.
‘Ravaging our communities: ‘ Florida physicians speak out against six-week abortion ban, throw support behind Amendment 4
A group of Florida physicians spoke out Wednesday against the state’s six-week abortion ban and urged voters to approve Amendment 4 in November.
Florida voters who oppose the state's 6-week abortion ban say they are being visited by police
Florida voters who signed a petition to place a pro-choice abortion referendum on the ballot this November say they have been visited by police who are investigating claims of fraud at the behest of Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration, the Tampa Bay Times reported Saturday.
Florida to decide on abortion protections, could end 6-week ban in Amendment 4
Florida residents won’t just be voting for president. They will also be deciding on six different amendments.  Among them is Amendment 4, which would make abortion under certain circumstances a state constitutional right.
Florida warns physicians abortions must be given ‘at any stage’ to save life and health
Florida health officials told physicians Thursday that abortion is permitted “at any stage in pregnancy” to save the life and health of the mother, and regulatory action will be taken against any providers who don’t offer that care.
Florida says abortions allowed at 'any stage in pregnancy' to save life, health of mother
But advocates for Amendment 4, the abortion rights measure on the ballot this November, say the clarification doesn't do enough.
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Consulting police and lawyers has become a part of Florida abortion providers’ work
Miami family medicine physician Chelsea Daniels couldn’t help a 20-year-old patient seeking an abortion about a month ago she ...
Florida Doctors Describe Dystopic Horrors as DeSantis Tries to Tank Abortion Measure
DeSantis deploys state funds to keep his six-week abortion ban, as Florida patients are denied cancer treatments and care to ...
DeSantis' anti-abortion campaign finds an odd ally: Florida broadcasters | Commentary
The details of the Florida Association of Broadcasters' sponsorship of a controversial anti-abortion campaign is a closely ...
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Florida OBGYN: ‘Extreme abortion ban ties my hands and puts lives at risk’
Florida doctors today speaking out against Florida’s law restricting abortions after six weeks, calling it a near total ...
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Report: Florida physicians say abortion restrictions delayed necessary care
Florida’s six-week abortion ban, despite its medical exceptions, has led physicians and other health care providers to delay ...
Florida's political landscape heats up around Amendment 4. Here's what to know
Florida continues its fight against Amendment 4 despite positive public sentiment. Here's everything that's happened this ...
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Florida groups spend big on Florida's abortion referendum
Groups across Florida have spent nearly $13.5 million on advertisements for and against the state's ballot initiative to ...
What to know about Florida’s abortion petition investigation
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has launched an unusual investigation into thousands of validated petition signatures that ...