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How Some DeSantis Goons Decimated Abortion Access in the Southeast

Apr 5, 2024
The podcast discusses the recent Florida Supreme Court decisions removing abortion rights from the state constitution, the implications of a 15-week ban, upcoming voter initiatives to protect abortion access, and the influence of DeSantis-appointed judges on reproductive rights.
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  • Florida Supreme Court removed abortion rights from the state Constitution, sparking controversy and disbelief.
  • Voters in Florida have the opportunity to protect abortion rights through a citizen initiative amendment, crucial in the battle for reproductive rights.

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Florida Supreme Court Strips Abortion Rights from State Constitution

In twin decisions, the Florida Supreme Court removed the right to abortion from the Florida Constitution while also permitting voters to decide whether to amend the Constitution to explicitly protect abortion rights. This decision overturned a 35-year precedent that established the right to privacy in Florida as including the right to abortion. Through convoluted logic, the conservative majority argued that the 1980 privacy amendment to the Florida Constitution did not imply protection for abortion rights, a move that sparked significant controversy and disbelief.

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