Abortion Ban Enforced in Florida; Arrests Made at Columbia Protests

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Florida’s ban on abortions post six weeks of gestation takes effect from Wednesday. This will impact millions of women who traveled to the state for the procedure due to restrictions in the South, forcing them to journey further for abortions. In November, Florida residents will vote on a constitutional right to abortion until viability, around 23 weeks, which could overturn the six-week ban, a move Democrats hope will mobilize voters not previously motivated to vote for Joe Biden.

Florida’s abortion ban impacts millions, upcoming vote offers potential overturn

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As of Wednesday, Florida’s ban on abortions beyond six weeks of pregnancy takes effect. The state, previously a refuge for women in the restrictive South needing abortions, now forces many to travel further for access. This November, Floridians have an opportunity to vote on a constitutional right to abortion until fetal viability (approximately 23 weeks). This could potentially repeal the six-week ban, an issue Democrats hope will drive voter turnout, including those less compelled to vote for Joe Biden.