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Abortion laws will soon change in the state of Florida.

“Based on our analysis finding no clear right to abortion embodied within the Privacy Clause, Planned Parenthood cannot overcome the presumption of constitutionality and is unable to demonstrate beyond a reasonable doubt that the 15-week ban is unconstitutional,” Monday’scourt opinionreads.

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An abortion rights activist holds a sign at a protest in support of abortion access, March To Roe The Vote And Send A Message To Florida Politicians That Abortion Access Must Be Protected And Defended, on July 13, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Although DeSantisinitially signed the six-week ban in April 2023, the state Supreme Court announced that it would remain blocked until the court ruled on the initial challenge to the 15-week ban, perNBC News.

“I applaud the Legislature for passing the Heartbeat Protection Act that expands pro-life protections and provides additional resources for young mothers and families,” said DeSantis in anews releaseat the time.

Although the six-week ban will now take effect in 30 days, Florida residents will be given a chance to vote on an amendment to preserve abortion rights in the state’s November ballot, per aseparate rulingon Monday.

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Republican presidential candidate Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks to the press following a campaign event at the Machine Shed restaurant on November 07, 2023

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Kara Gross, Legislative Director and Senior Policy Counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU),released a statement after Monday’s court rulings, explaining that it will have “catastrophic implications for the people of Florida.”

“The burden of restricting abortion access will fall hardest on people who already face systemic racism and discrimination in this country. Despite today’s ruling, we will not stop fighting for Floridians to have access to essential reproductive care,” her statement continued.

She said that the state of Florida has “consistently ignored the will of the people” and urged residents to go out and vote in November.

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An abortion rights activist holds a sign at a protest in support of abortion access, March To Roe The Vote And Send A Message To Florida Politicians That Abortion Access Must Be Protected And Defended

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“The freedom to make our own personal medical decisions without government interference is on the ballot this November, and we urge all Floridians to vote Yes on Amendment 4,” read her statement.

source: people.com