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Florida's Republican-led House of Representatives on Thursday gave final approval to a six-week abortion ban, setting the stage for abortion access to be drastically curtailed in the state and across the US South...
Lawmakers in the Florida House approved the ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy in a 70-40 vote..
The Republican governor signed the state's current 15-week ban into law last year and has said he supports further limits.. Backing more severe restrictions could carry political risks for DeSantis, who is expected to seek the Republican nomination for president in 2024...
Abortion has emerged as a potent political issue in the US since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year, with polls showing that support for abortion rights helped Democrats outperform Republicans in November's midterm elections...
"It will turn Florida from one of the Southeasts last access points for abortion to one that severely limits care," Alexandra Mandado, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of South, East and North Florida, said of the ban..
