DeSantis defies national abortion sentiments with signing of six-week ban
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Ron DeSantis has fulfilled a campaign pledge to block abortion after the detection of a heartbeat -- just before he is expected to launch his 2024 presidential bid.
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Governor Ron Desantis (R-Fla.) and Florida Republicans are currently in the process of pushing one of the most pro-life bills in our country. The bill would make abortion illegal after the six-week mark of a woman’s pregnancy.
The Republican-dominated Florida Legislature on Thursday approved a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, a proposal supported by GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis as he prepares for an expected presidential run.
TALLAHASSEE — The Republican-dominated Florida Legislature on Thursday approved a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, a proposal supported by GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis as he prepares for an expected presidential run. DeSantis is expected to sign the bill into law.
The bill, which now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk, comes as he is poised to launch a 2024 presidential run after the legislative session ends in May.
Florida state House Republicans are not all standing in solidarity over the proposed six-week abortion ban bill before them, stating the residents of their heavily blue districts are not in favor of tighter restrictions on abortion access.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill into law that would prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, setting up a showdown at the state Supreme Court that could determine the future of abortion rights in the state.
The Florida House on Thursday gave final approval to a bill that would prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, setting up a showdown at the state Supreme Court that could determine the future of abortion rights in Florida.
Both branches of the Florida Legislature have passed a bill banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, and the bill is heading to the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), who is expected to sign it into law.
Lauren Book has led the fight against the ‘near-total’ ban and the ‘dangerous consequences’ of bill that is expected to pass the state house and to be signed by Governor DeSantis
The policy will also have wider implications for abortion access throughout the South as some nearby states have total bans in place. Florida previously prohibited abortions after 15 weeks.
The Republican-dominated Florida Legislature on Thursday approved a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, a proposal supported by GOP Governor Ron DeSantis as he prepares for an expected presidential run.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that would ban most abortions in the state after six weeks, according to a release from the governor's office late Thursday night.
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