
The Case for Amendment 4
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Florida Supreme Court Hearing Arguments on Abortion Rights Constitutional Amendment
The Florida Supreme Court recently heard arguments about Amendment 4, which aims to guarantee a right to abortion up to the point of fetal viability in Florida's constitution. Currently, Florida enforces a 15-week abortion ban, with a 6-week abortion ban waiting to go into effect pending a ruling on the constitutionality of the existing ban. Additionally, a new anti-abortion bill, HB 651, seeks to change the state's civil liability law to involve parents of unborn children in wrongful death lawsuits. Although the bill's author claims it is not targeting abortions, concerns arise about its potential impact on women, pregnant individuals, and healthcare providers. These developments highlight the critical need for a guaranteed right to access abortion as essential healthcare.