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New report shows Hillsborough blocked 52 percent of abortion petitions for minors
Pinellas denied none.
Abortion Rights
Read the latest updates about abortion rights, contraceptive and IUD access, and legislative changes in Tampa Bay and Florida.
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City of St. Pete is ready to meet health committee to discuss sending funds to Tampa Bay Abortion Fund
The next HERS committee meeting is expected sometime in February.
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‘Bracing ourselves for even more restrictions’: Reproductive rights marches happens across Tampa Bay today
On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, thousands are expected to protest.
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Tampa rock and roll duo Hovercar joins this month’s ‘Free Abortion On Demand’ concert
No apologies will be given at Crowbar.
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Florida once again targets constitutional privacy clause in abortion fight
Moody’s office also took the position on the privacy clause in a Sept. 6 court filing.
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Ashley Moody’s office says Florida’s constitutional privacy clause should not protect abortion rights
The filing said the 1989 decision, in a case known as In re: T.W., was wrong “from the start.”
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Florida Supreme Court urged to take on case against 15-week abortion ban
The dispute is rooted in a temporary injunction issued July 5 by Leon County Circuit Judge John Cooper.
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This weekend’s Rage Against the Machine Tribute concert benefits Tampa Bay Abortion Fund
Jon Ditty revives his RATM tribute for one night only on Sunday in St. Pete.
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Tampa City Council passes abortion resolution, but councilwoman says it doesn’t go far enough
The language was crafted by the city’s legal team to cater to recent federal and state attacks on abortion.
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Tampa councilwoman calls for legal staff to look at local protections for reproductive rights
Hurtak asked for a report back from the legal team on Aug. 4.
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Tampa Bay pro-choice groups will protest upcoming ‘Moms For Liberty’ conference
PSL Tampa Bay and the Tampa Bay Coalition for Women’s Rights will hold a march on July 16 to advocate for reproductive rights.
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Florida’s 15-week abortion ban will remain in effect amid court battle
A judge on Tuesday denied a request from abortion clinics and a physician to vacate the stay.
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Abortion law opponents object to fast-tracking legal fight over Florida law
“Florida’s Constitution anticipates district courts deciding constitutional challenges before Supreme Court review.”
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Florida AG wants battle over 15-week abortion ban to go straight to the Supreme Court
The filing also indicated that the state plans to use the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 24 ruling that struck down the decades-old Roe v. Wade abortion-rights.
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Americana band Navin Ave. will donate pay from Saturday concert to Tampa Bay Abortion Fund
Seminole Heights indie-psych and surf outfit Foncy opens the show.
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Judge blocks Florida’s 15-week abortion ban, state quickly appeals ruling
Whitney White, an attorney for the plaintiffs, said last week they will seek to overturn the automatic stay.
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Charlie Crist vows to veto all future bills if Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, lawmakers outlaw abortion
‘They’re bringing women’s rights to a halt. Somebody has to stand up for women in Florida.’
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Judge temporarily halts Florida’s 15-week abortion ban, says it’s unconstitutional
Cooper cited the right to privacy enumerated in the Florida Constitution.
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‘We’re on your side’: Don’t let up in the fight for reproductive rights in Florida
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