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Florida lawmakers to consider 6-week abortion limit

As the 2023 legislative session began Tuesday, Senate and House Republicans proposed measures that seek to prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.

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.

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 JSO’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.

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.

Appeals court won’t fast track Florida abortion lawsuit

The legal battle over Florida’s new 15-week abortion ban won’t go on a fast track to the state Supreme Court, which has previously ruled that the constitution’s privacy provisions guarantee a right to abortion.

Legal battle over Florida’s 15-week abortion ban will hinge on state’s constitutional right to privacy

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

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

The Supreme Court’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 ‘March for Reproductive Rights’ in Neptune Beach

Heather Weidle said she organized Saturday’s march out of frustration with the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.

Analysis: Florida Supreme Court will have 3 options to consider with Florida’s abortion ban

The new law is in effect for now because the judge’s order won’t have an impact until he puts the ruling in writing.

Connecticut governor invites Florida businesses to move to his state ‘that supports rights of women’

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 Florida’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 Court’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 state’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 Court’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.

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

After major companies said they would cover their employees’ 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 Courts’ latest ruling Friday.

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 nation’s constitutional protections for abortion that had stood for nearly a half-century. The decision by the court’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 Court’s ruling could affect minority communities

Jacksonville-area activists say Friday’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 Court’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 “work to expand pro-life protections.”

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 Court’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 Malta’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 ‘medical treatment related to reproductive rights’ to be introduced at council meeting

Proposed legislation that would create a reimbursement option for city employees who travel for “medical treatments related to reproductive rights” will be introduced at the Jacksonville City Council meeting on Tuesday.

Councilman discusses proposal to reimburse city employees who travel for ‘medical treatment related to reproductive rights’

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 “medical treatments related to reproductive rights.”

City council member wants to reimburse city employees who travel for ‘medical treatment related to reproductive rights’

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 People’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 Sheriff’s Office has received reports of unruly anti-abortion protesters outside A Woman’s Choice of Jacksonville clinic.

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 country’s highest court could be poised overturn Roe v. Wade.

‘This is not just about me’: 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.

‘Haven’t seen anything quite like this’: Leak of draft opinion on Roe V Wade ‘unprecedented,’ analyst says

It is a bombshell. A draft opinion leaked from the Supreme Court suggests after nearly 50 years the nation’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 governor’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 “murder,” a day after the tiny republic of San Marino became the latest Catholic state to legalize the procedure.

Florida House approves ban on abortions of fetuses with disabilities

The Florida House on Friday approved a ban on what some lawmakers are calling “disability abortions.”

Bill aims to ban abortions after 20 weeks in Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – 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. It’s not always right or wrong, black or white.”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.

Man pleads guilty to threatening to bomb Jacksonville abortion clinic

A 43-year-old South Carolina man pleaded guilty Friday in federal court to threatening to bomb a Jacksonville abortion clinic. Federal law makes it illegal to threaten to blow up people and to lie to the FBI about bomb threats, said Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband. Allen made several other calls to the clinic that day in an attempt to interfere with its ability to provide services. The FBI obtained toll records and subscriber information for the number used to make the bomb threat to the clinic and positively identified Allen as the caller, authorities said. In a voluntary and secretly recorded interview with the FBI, Allen falsely denied calling the clinic and stating that someone was coming to blow it up, authorities said.

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