Florida Passes 6-Week Abortion Ban, A Victory for Anti-Choice Advocates.

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Florida Passes 6-Week Abortion Ban, A Victory for Anti-Choice Advocates.
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Florida's Republican-led House of Representatives has approved a six-week abortion ban, which is expected to be signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. The bill makes exceptions for abortions in cases of rape, incest, and when the mother's life or health are at serious risk. The ban has been criticized by Democrats, who argue that it harms women, and by the White House, which called it a violation of fundamental freedoms. The fate of the ban will depend on the outcome of a court challenge to the state's 15-week abortion ban.

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