Florida Legislature Passes 6-Week Abortion Ban Despite Opposition.

Florida's Republican-controlled Legislature has passed a bill banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, which will upend Florida's status as an abortion haven in the south. The legislation provides exceptions for victims of rape, incest, and human trafficking up to 15 weeks as long as they provide proof such as a police report. The move is a key policy win for Gov. Ron DeSantis ahead of the 2024 elections, but it carries big risks in a general election. The new six-week ban will face an additional hurdle at the Florida Supreme Court, which is currently weighing a challenge to last year's 15-week ban.