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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.