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15-week abortion ban set to go before Florida Supreme Court

Florida's ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy will be allowed to stand until a hearing before the state Supreme Court.

Pro-life group christens, holds day of mourning for baby whose abortion was broadcast on NPR: 'Disgraceful'

Priests for Life christened a baby recently killed by abortion in a live broadcast on NPR, and issued an open letter condemning the media organization for its "disgraceful" act.

foxnews.com

Abortion election results: Kentucky poised for pro-choice win

Four other states have also voted on abortion rights - an issue close to the top of voters' priorities.

bbc.co.uk

How Abortion Became A Focus Of Midterm Elections

After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June, the right to an abortion has been a state issue, putting it on the midterm ballots.

newsy.com

Tracking results where abortion access hangs in the balance

Follow live results in nine states where abortion-related ballot measures and contests for governor and state legislatures could alter control of abortion laws.

washingtonpost.com

Anti-abortion group calls for Florida governor to completely ban abortions

A Florida anti-abortion organization is calling for Gov. Ron DeSantis to ban abortions altogether during a special session planned for December.

Jacksonville abortion clinic wants FBI to investigate JSOโ€™s response to anti-abortion protest

Staff members at a Jacksonville abortion clinic are asking for the FBI to investigate after an anti-abortion protest.

Long uncertain, young people's access to abortion is more complicated than ever

As more states restrict abortion, the obstacles for minors who need the procedure are growing. Abortion-rights advocates warn the legal upheaval is leaving young people confused and without options.

npr.org

Jacksonville Democrats slam Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for suspending elected prosecutor over new abortion law

A group of Jacksonville leaders gathered Friday to demand more answers from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis about what they say are reproductive rights.

Georgia residents can now claim fetuses as dependents on tax returns, get $3,000 deduction

Expecting mothers in Georgia can now get tax credits for fetuses with cardiac activity.

Abortion is illegal or heavily restricted in at least 12 states

Abortion is a major issue in today's primary elections. Here's the current state of laws banning or heavily restricting abortion nationwide.

npr.org

Appeals court wonโ€™t fast track Florida abortion lawsuit

The legal battle over Floridaโ€™s new 15-week abortion ban wonโ€™t go on a fast track to the state Supreme Court, which has previously ruled that the constitutionโ€™s privacy provisions guarantee a right to abortion.

Legal battle over Floridaโ€™s 15-week abortion ban will hinge on stateโ€™s constitutional right to privacy

A personal right to privacy from the government is not included in the U.S. Constitution, but Floridaโ€™s founding document is a different story.

It's a new era for funding on both sides of abortion debate

The Supreme Courtโ€™s overturning of Roe v. Wade has ushered in a new era of funding on both sides of the abortion debate.

South Florida synagogue files lawsuit against overturning of Roe v. Wade, say it violates beliefs

There are several lawsuits being filed around the country trying to restore abortion rights after Roe V. Wade was overturned last month.

More than 100 take part in โ€˜March for Reproductive Rightsโ€™ in Neptune Beach

Heather Weidle said she organized Saturdayโ€™s march out of frustration with the U.S. Supreme Courtโ€™s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.

Analysis: Florida Supreme Court will have 3 options to consider with Floridaโ€™s abortion ban

The new law is in effect for now because the judgeโ€™s order wonโ€™t have an impact until he puts the ruling in writing.

Connecticut governor invites Florida businesses to move to his state โ€˜that supports rights of womenโ€™

As the battle continues in Florida over a 15-week abortion ban that was slated to take effect Friday but is being blocked by a state judge, an open letter went out to Florida businesses from the governor of Connecticut.

Judge to temporarily block Floridaโ€™s 15-week abortion ban

A Florida judge on Thursday said he would temporarily block a 15-week abortion ban from taking effect, following a court challenge by reproductive health providers who say the state constitution guarantees a right to the procedure.

Supreme Courtโ€™s abortion ruling could galvanize voters on both sides

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade is expected to be a major influence in the upcoming midterm elections.

Planned Parenthood: Women, doctors traveling to Florida for abortion treatment

Reproductive health providers are asking a Florida court to block a new law from taking effect this week that would restrict abortions after 15 weeks.

Florida judge hears arguments on stateโ€™s new abortion law

Reproductive health providers are asking a Florida court to block a new law from taking effect this week that would restrict abortions after 15 weeks.

Majority of people disagree with Supreme Courtโ€™s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, new poll shows

Nearly 50 years of precedent was wiped away on Friday when the Supreme Court issued a decision overturning the landmark abortion case Roe vs. Wade.

Roe v Wade: US firms pledge to pay staff travel expenses for abortions

Disney, JP Morgan and Meta are among the companies to confirm such policies after the Roe v Wade ruling.

bbc.co.uk

Lawyer discusses whether traveling out of state for an abortion could become illegal in future

After major companies said they would cover their employeesโ€™ travel costs for abortions, News4JAX spoke to lawyer Christie Guerrero to find out if it would be illegal for employees to seek abortion out of state under their health care plan after the Supreme Courtsโ€™ latest ruling Friday.

Roe v Wade: Inside an Arkansas abortion clinic on its last day

Clinics across the country shut down after Roe v Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court.

bbc.co.uk

These companies vow to cover employee travel expenses for abortions

Walt Disney Co. is the latest company to announce that it will cover employee travel expenses for abortions, according to the Washington Post.

This is what abortion protests look like in Washington D.C. right now

The Supreme Court on Friday stripped away the nationโ€™s constitutional protections for abortion that had stood for nearly a half-century. The decision by the courtโ€™s conservative majority overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling and is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states.

Some Jacksonville activists worry how the Supreme Courtโ€™s ruling could affect minority communities

Jacksonville-area activists say Fridayโ€™s decision to allow states to set their own laws on abortion will have a significant impact on minority communities.

U.S. Supreme Court ruling adds fuel to Florida abortion battles

The U.S. Supreme Courtโ€™s decision Friday to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling drew fiercely polarized reactions in Florida, with Gov. Ron DeSantis saying the state will โ€œwork to expand pro-life protections.โ€

With Roe v. Wade overturned, here are the states set to ban abortion

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade.

Lawmakers react to Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade

Here of some of their statements and tweets.

A look at 50 years of Supreme Court abortion decisions

A look at some of the Supreme Court's major abortion rulings over the last 50 years. During that time, the court's membership and views on abortion regulations have changed.

Court document: Read the Supreme Courtโ€™s opinion overturning Roe v. Wade

The United States Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade,

Anti- and pro-abortion reaction pours in after Roe v. Wade overturned

Reaction came in Friday from people in Northeast Florida who are anti-abortion and those who are pro-abortion rights after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Malta activists protest, seek to decriminalize abortion

Abortion rights activists have filed a legal protest in Maltaโ€™s courts demanding the legalization of abortion.

Florida abortion law hit with 2nd challenge

A South Florida Jewish congregation has challenged a new state law that blocks abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, contending the measure violates privacy and religious-freedom rights.

Florida abortion restriction law challenged with lawsuit

Reproductive health providers have sued Florida over a new law banning abortions after 15 weeks.

Bill to reimburse city employees who travel for โ€˜medical treatment related to reproductive rightsโ€™ to be introduced at council meeting

Proposed legislation that would create a reimbursement option for city employees who travel for โ€œmedical treatments related to reproductive rightsโ€ will be introduced at the Jacksonville City Council meeting on Tuesday.

Councilman discusses proposal to reimburse city employees who travel for โ€˜medical treatment related to reproductive rightsโ€™

Jacksonville City Councilman Reggie Gaffney held a news conference Monday on proposed legislation that would create a reimbursement option for city employees who travel for โ€œmedical treatments related to reproductive rights.โ€

City council member wants to reimburse city employees who travel for โ€˜medical treatment related to reproductive rightsโ€™

City Councilman Reggie Gaffney has proposed legislation that would create a reimbursement option for city employees who travel for "medical treatments related to reproductive rights."

Hundreds rally outside Duval County Courthouse in support of abortion rights

Chants for abortion rights filled downtown Saturday as hundreds of supporters gathered for the Peopleโ€™s Abortion Rights Rally outside the Duval County Courthouse.

JSO keeping watch outside clinic following reports of unruly anti-abortion protesters

Hundreds of people are expected to rally Saturday outside the Duval County Courthouse for abortion rights. This comes after a draft opinion was leaked earlier this month, suggesting that the U.S. Supreme Court could be poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide. Since then, the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office has received reports of unruly anti-abortion protesters outside A Womanโ€™s Choice of Jacksonville clinic.

โ€˜Iโ€™m Very Conflictedโ€™: Readers Share Complex Views on Abortion

Readers share their views on the personal, legal, and political sides of the issue.

theatlantic.com

Why it's so difficult to poll Americans' feelings about abortion

The answer is hard to pin down, for a few reasons.

washingtonpost.com

This is what protests on the Roe v. Wade situation look like across the country

Protests have erupted all over the country after Politico released a leaked initial draft majority opinion indicating the U.S. Supreme Court would overturn two abortion-related cases, which would end federal protection of abortion rights.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis takes wait-and-see stance on abortion ruling

Gov. Ron DeSantis was noncommittal Wednesday about whether he will ask lawmakers to further restrict abortion in Florida, as the nation awaits a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision.

Abortion rights rallies held outside Duval, St. Johns courthouses

Two rallies were held Wednesday in Northeast Florida in support of abortion rights.

Doctor shares concerns for minority women if there is a ban or further restriction on abortions

A Jacksonville doctor told News4JAX she is concerned minority women could face challenges if states further restrict or ban abortions.

Amid Roe v. Wade controversy, Jacksonville women share thoughts on abortion

A leaked draft of a U.S. Supreme Court decision suggests the countryโ€™s highest court could be poised overturn Roe v. Wade.

โ€˜This is not just about meโ€™: Jacksonville woman shares her abortion story after Roe v. Wade draft opinion leaked

A Jacksonville woman is recalling what it was like for her before the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide.

โ€˜Havenโ€™t seen anything quite like thisโ€™: Leak of draft opinion on Roe V Wade โ€˜unprecedented,โ€™ analyst says

It is a bombshell. A draft opinion leaked from the Supreme Court suggests after nearly 50 years the nationโ€™s highest court is poised to overturn the right to abortion ensured by the nearly 50-year-old Roe v Wade decision.

DeSantis poised to sign 15-week abortion limit bill

A bill that would prohibit abortions in Florida after the 15-week mark is now heading to the governorโ€™s desk.

UNF poll finds voters oppose Florida abortion bill, support sports gambling

A Unversity of North Florida poll shows voters focused on jobs and economy while opposing a new abortion bill in Florida.

Florida senators will take on the topic of abortion Monday

It still has a ways to go before it could become law.

Abortion limit poised for consideration by full Florida House

A proposal that would prohibit doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy is poised for consideration by the full Florida House.

Few want Roe overturned, but abortion opinions vary widely

As the conservative-leaning Supreme Court this week signaled that it may dramatically limit abortion rights, polling suggests Americans want Roe v.

San Marino legalizes abortion; Pope, women's groups disagree

Pope Francis has repeated the Catholic stance that abortion is โ€œmurder,โ€ a day after the tiny republic of San Marino became the latest Catholic state to legalize the procedure.

Mexico's Supreme Court Has Voted To Decriminalize Abortion

"Today is a historic day for the rights of all Mexican women," said Supreme Court Chief Justice Arturo Zaldivar on Tuesday.

npr.org

Texas abortion clinics will be protected, Justice Department

The US Justice Department pledge comes after a near-total ban on abortions took effect in the state.

bbc.co.uk

On Abortion, Mississippi Swings For The Fences, Asks The Supreme Court To Reverse Roe

Abortion rights defenders promptly seized on the state's brief, noting that until now Mississippi had portrayed its appeal as far more limited.

npr.org

Gibraltar approves changes to strict abortion law in ballot

Voters in Gibraltar have endorsed legislative changes that will ease the British territoryโ€™s current ban on abortion

washingtonpost.com

Abortion rights: US Catholic bishops face clash with Biden

US Catholic leaders begin a process that may call for the president to be barred from Holy Communion.

bbc.co.uk

Florida House approves ban on abortions of fetuses with disabilities

The Florida House on Friday approved a ban on what some lawmakers are calling โ€œdisability abortions.โ€

Bill aims to ban abortions after 20 weeks in Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. โ€“ A new bill would make it illegal for doctors in Florida to perform abortions after more than 20 weeks of gestation. The legislation, which would essentially ban almost all abortions in the state after 20 weeks, would mean that doctors who perform the procedure after that timeframe could be charged with a felony. Under the legislation, doctors who break the law could face a felony and five years in prison. Itโ€™s not always right or wrong, black or white.โ€Activist Charo Valero said mothers already face big problems getting abortions. Opponents believe the legislation violates the second trimester, or 24 weeks, allowed under Roe v. Wade.

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