Florida law preventing abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy goes into effect

Sam Martello,James Tutten

May 1, 2024 at 12:21 PM·1 min read

A Florida law that prevents abortions after six weeks of pregnancy takes effect Wednesday.

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It comes after the Florida Supreme Court ruled last month that a privacy clause in the state’s constitution does not protect abortion rights.

Critics of the law maintain that the six-week restriction amounts to a virtual ban on abortions.

Read: Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law

Supporters of the six-week ban are touting millions of dollars included in the law, earmarked for pro-life pregnancy resource centers to help pregnant women.

Abortion is expected to be one of the biggest issues in this year’s elections.

Read: 17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion

A proposed constitutional amendment on the November ballot will seek to ensure abortion rights in Florida.

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