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Florida Democrat wants state to clarifying medical exceptions in six-week abortion law

“I am not optimistic, but I am focusing purely on medical exceptions. Because we don’t want women in Florida dying.”

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix November 21, 2024December 18, 2024

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The job of Florida abortion funds is about to get even harder

The organizations have faced a surge in requests for help since May.

by McKenna Schueler November 11, 2024March 8, 2025

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Florida abortion funds carry on despite Amendment 4 loss

The Tampa Bay Abortion Fund has pledged $401,000 to cover the costs of the procedure and travel for 739 people.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix November 8, 2024January 31, 2025

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Florida’s abortion rights amendment had widespread support in Tampa Bay counties, but failed in rural areas

Statewide, the proposal received support from 57.1 percent of voters.

by News Service of Florida November 7, 2024November 14, 2024

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Florida voters reject Amendment 4, the constitutional right to abortion

The measure, titled ‘Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion,’ was spearheaded by Floridians Protecting Freedom.

by McKenna Schueler November 5, 2024November 18, 2024

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Lawsuits, money and Ron DeSantis’ political battle over Florida’s abortion rights amendment

DeSantis has harnessed the full power of his administration to attack Amendment 4, taking a number of steps aimed at dooming the measure.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida October 29, 2024March 7, 2025

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After DeSantis’ anti-abortion press conference, 850 doctors show up in support of Amendment 4

The pro-Amendment 4 letter the doctors signed states that infringements on access to abortion harm the health of Floridians.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix October 23, 2024April 3, 2025

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Florida abortion doctor fights to keep her license as DeSantis administration pushes for revocation

She performed procedures without knowing 24-hour waiting period had taken effect.

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix October 21, 2024February 25, 2025

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Court records show DeSantis’ office behind threats to broadcasters airing pro-abortion ad

Agency’s general counsel resigned in protest.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix October 21, 2024January 5, 2025

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Tampa woman in abortion-rights ad speaks out about DeSantis administration’s threat

In the ad, Caroline describes how she had to undergo an abortion two years ago when she found out she had brain cancer.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix October 18, 2024November 4, 2024

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Federal judge blocks DeSantis admin’s threats to broadcasters over Amendment 4 ads

The temporary restraining order remains in effect until Oct. 29.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix October 18, 2024June 27, 2025

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Lawsuit filed against DeSantis Administration over threats to broadcasters for showing abortions rights ad

“The state of Florida’s crusade against Amendment 4 is unconstitutional government interference — full stop.”

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix October 16, 2024November 6, 2024

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Florida Supreme Court sides with DeSantis in fight over state-backed anti-abortion website

Critics said the site was biased against Amendment 4, which seeks to enshrine abortion rights in the state Constitution.

by News Service of Florida October 11, 2024October 17, 2024

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Judge refuses to block Florida’s ‘misinformation’ website on abortion amendment

Issues in the lawsuit included statements on the website such as, “Current Florida Law Protects Women, Amendment 4 Threatens Women’s Safety.”

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida October 1, 2024November 4, 2024

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DeSantis continues to complain about Florida Republicans not publicly opposing abortion amendment

“You have people who have been elected as Republicans to have run saying that how passionately pro-life they are.”

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix September 16, 2024December 12, 2024

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Another lawsuit challenges Florida Gov. DeSantis’ anti-abortion amendment website

“Under the guise of providing ‘facts’ to the public, the website contains harmful statements that are fundamentally misleading at best, if not outright false.”

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida September 13, 2024November 7, 2024

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Florida Dems call for federal investigation of DeSantis administration, citing ‘voter intimidation’ on abortion amendment

South Florida Congressman Jared Moskowitz is the lone Democrat not to sign the letter.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix September 12, 2024September 28, 2024

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Florida defends decision to send election police to question those who signed abortion ballot petition

“Those initiative petitions change or have the potential to change our state constitution.”

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix September 12, 2024November 12, 2024

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Florida attorney challenges DeSantis administration over state-run anti-abortion website

The attorney asked the Florida Supreme Court to issue a writ of quo warranto.

by News Service of Florida September 11, 2024September 30, 2024

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‘Designed to confuse voters’: Florida Supreme Court OKs ‘impact statement’ on costs of abortion amendment

Floridians Protecting Freedom, a political committee backing the proposed amendment, contends it is politicized and misleading.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida August 22, 2024September 30, 2024

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Abortion Rights

Florida Democrat wants state to clarifying medical exceptions in six-week abortion law

The job of Florida abortion funds is about to get even harder

Florida abortion funds carry on despite Amendment 4 loss

Florida’s abortion rights amendment had widespread support in Tampa Bay counties, but failed in rural areas

Florida voters reject Amendment 4, the constitutional right to abortion

Lawsuits, money and Ron DeSantis’ political battle over Florida’s abortion rights amendment

After DeSantis’ anti-abortion press conference, 850 doctors show up in support of Amendment 4

Florida abortion doctor fights to keep her license as DeSantis administration pushes for revocation

Court records show DeSantis’ office behind threats to broadcasters airing pro-abortion ad

Tampa woman in abortion-rights ad speaks out about DeSantis administration’s threat

Federal judge blocks DeSantis admin’s threats to broadcasters over Amendment 4 ads

Lawsuit filed against DeSantis Administration over threats to broadcasters for showing abortions rights ad

Florida Supreme Court sides with DeSantis in fight over state-backed anti-abortion website

Judge refuses to block Florida’s ‘misinformation’ website on abortion amendment

DeSantis continues to complain about Florida Republicans not publicly opposing abortion amendment

Another lawsuit challenges Florida Gov. DeSantis’ anti-abortion amendment website

Florida Dems call for federal investigation of DeSantis administration, citing ‘voter intimidation’ on abortion amendment

Florida defends decision to send election police to question those who signed abortion ballot petition

Florida attorney challenges DeSantis administration over state-run anti-abortion website

‘Designed to confuse voters’: Florida Supreme Court OKs ‘impact statement’ on costs of abortion amendment