abortion law

The 600,000 signatures garnered so far means the proposed constitutional amendment can go before the Florida Supreme Court for review.

On Friday, justices will hear a challenge to a law banning abortions in most cases after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The decision will determine whether a six-week ban can take effect.

The state is requiring the Center of Orlando for Women to pay a $1,000 fine for each of 193 violations of the state's 24-hour waiting period law.

The numbers from the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration come amid a legal battle about the future of abortion rights in the state.

Although the turnout at protests and other public demonstrations has been modest, those favoring a constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion rights in Florida believe the ultimate numbers are on their side.

Florida implemented one abortion ban after Dobbs and plans to enforce even harsher restrictions, pending a lawsuit. Abortion rights supporters say that has caused fear and endangered lives.

Voters could be asked to support abortion rights through viability in the 2024 election, but the Floridians Protecting Freedom coalition has to meet tough requirements to get the item on the ballot.

Floridians Protecting Freedom, a newly formed group, will hold a news conference Monday in Tallahassee to begin a campaign to pass a constitutional amendment supporting abortion rights.

Abortion laws in Florida are approaching the restrictiveness they had in Latin America before the 'green wave' legalized the procedure in Argentina, Colombia and other catholic countries.

In a 56-page document, DeSantis' attorneys say the state Senate should decide the case brought by the suspended Hillsborough state attorney.