Ron DeSantis (R) signed Republicans’ restrictive, six-week abortion ban into law Thursday night. “We are proud to support life and family in the state of Florida,” DeSantis said in statement. Unlike the current 15-week abortion ban, the six-week ban includes exceptions for rape, incest or human trafficking, but only up until 15 weeks of pregnancy. DeSantis signing it into law.”Lawmakers and Floridians have passionately debated the six-week ban since it was introduced in March. Those who have the resources to travel have gone to Florida or North Carolina to get access abortion care.

Source: Huffington Post April 14, 2023 17:59 UTC