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Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect, cutting off access in much of the South

Florida's ban on most abortions after six weeks, supported by Governor Ron DeSantis, took effect after the state's supreme court rejected a final legal challenge from pro-abortion groups.
Concern arises among doctors in Florida over limited access to healthcare due to the new abortion ban, following a trend of states implementing restrictions post the 2022 US Supreme Court decision.
The six-week abortion ban in Florida, initiated by Governor Ron DeSantis in April 2023, is part of a larger movement in several states following the Supreme Court's ruling.

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BBC News

Florida six-week abortion ban will be felt beyond the state

The new law came into effect on Wednesday, ending Florida's place as a hub for the procedure in the US south.

14 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Florida’s six-week abortion ban takes effect, ending access in south-east US

State supreme court’s decision last month cleared the way for the ‘awful’ ban, but also allowed November ballot measure for abortion

14 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health care

Florida’s ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy has gone into effect, and some doctors are concerned that women in the state will no longer have access to needed health care

15 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Florida’s 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health care

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Florida's ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, before many women even know they are pregnant, went into effect Wednesday, and some doctors are concerned that women in the state will no longer have access to needed health care.Dr. Leah Roberts, a reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist with...

15 days ago·United States

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USA Today

Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect: Here's how residents, clinics are already feeling the impact

The new ban, cleared by the state Supreme Court in April, is expected to have widespread impact in Florida and the Southeast.

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abc News

Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health care

Florida’s ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy has gone into effect, and some doctors are concerned that women in the state will no longer have access to needed health care

15 days ago·United States

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