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The Josh Marshall Podcast

Florida In Play?

Apr 3, 2024
The podcast explores the intersection of abortion rights, electoral politics, and the Florida Supreme Court's history. It discusses the challenges and significance of recent decisions on abortion ballot initiatives in Florida, voter responses, absurdity of ban propositions, advancing abortion rights initiatives in key states, judicial policy reforms, and addressing partisanship in the courts.
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Quick takeaways

  • Abortion ballot initiatives in Florida could impact the 2024 election by driving voter turnout.
  • Efforts to curb judge shopping in federal courts face resistance, raising questions about impartiality.

Deep dives

Florida Supreme Court Upholds Six-Week Abortion Ban and Ballot Initiatives

The Florida Supreme Court, known for its conservative makeup, recently upheld a six-week abortion ban along with allowing ballot initiatives on abortion rights. Despite a stacked court, the decisions surprised many as they also greenlit ballot initiatives for marijuana legalization. Florida's requirement of a 60% vote on ballot measures presents a significant challenge, with recent similar efforts in other states falling just short of this threshold.

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