Florida’s attorney general told the state Supreme Court on Wednesday to remove an abortion rights bill from the November ballot, saying it would mislead voters and could be used to expand abortion rights in the future. It is expected that he will request that.
Supporters of the amendment argue that the language is clear and concise and that Attorney General Ashley Moody is playing politics rather than letting voters decide whether to protect access to abortion. There is.
The case follows the direction of the court, where Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who appointed five of the seven justices, has interpreted the state constitution’s privacy provisions in past years to override some abortion restrictions. This will serve as a test to determine whether or not we have changed. No decision is expected to be made Wednesday.
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Under the proposed amendment, abortion would remain legal until the fetus is viable. Moody argued that supporters and opponents of abortion rights have different interpretations of what viability means. These differences, along with the lack of definitions of “health” and “health care provider,” are enough to mislead voters and could open up future legal questions. she previously told the court.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is seen speaking in Tampa, Florida on October 18, 2022. Moody plans to ask the Florida Supreme Court to remove the abortion rights bill from the November ballot. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara, File)
The debate comes as both sides of the abortion debate wait for the Florida Supreme Court to rule on whether to uphold a 15-week abortion ban passed two years ago. Last year, lawmakers went further, passing a six-week ban before most women realize they’re pregnant, but it won’t go into effect if a court strikes down the 2022 ban signed by DeSantis.
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If this question is allowed on the ballot, 60% of voters would need to approve it.
The Sunshine State has traditionally been a haven for southeastern women seeking abortions, so any changes to abortion access in Florida would be felt outside the state as well. Neighboring states of Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi ban abortions at any stage of pregnancy, and Georgia bans abortions after heart activity is detected.
