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The job of Florida abortion funds is about to get even harder
The organizations have faced a surge in requests for help since May.
Abortion Rights
Read the latest updates about abortion rights, contraceptive and IUD access, and legislative changes in Tampa Bay and Florida.
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Florida abortion funds carry on despite Amendment 4 loss
The Tampa Bay Abortion Fund has pledged $401,000 to cover the costs of the procedure and travel for 739 people.
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Florida’s abortion rights amendment had widespread support in Tampa Bay counties, but failed in rural areas
Statewide, the proposal received support from 57.1 percent of voters.
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Florida voters reject Amendment 4, the constitutional right to abortion
The measure, titled ‘Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion,’ was spearheaded by Floridians Protecting Freedom.
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Lawsuits, money and Ron DeSantis’ political battle over Florida’s abortion rights amendment
DeSantis has harnessed the full power of his administration to attack Amendment 4, taking a number of steps aimed at dooming the measure.
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After DeSantis’ anti-abortion press conference, 850 doctors show up in support of Amendment 4
The pro-Amendment 4 letter the doctors signed states that infringements on access to abortion harm the health of Floridians.
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Florida abortion doctor fights to keep her license as DeSantis administration pushes for revocation
She performed procedures without knowing 24-hour waiting period had taken effect.
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Court records show DeSantis’ office behind threats to broadcasters airing pro-abortion ad
Agency’s general counsel resigned in protest.
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Tampa woman in abortion-rights ad speaks out about DeSantis administration’s threat
In the ad, Caroline describes how she had to undergo an abortion two years ago when she found out she had brain cancer.
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Federal judge blocks DeSantis admin’s threats to broadcasters over Amendment 4 ads
The temporary restraining order remains in effect until Oct. 29.
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Lawsuit filed against DeSantis Administration over threats to broadcasters for showing abortions rights ad
“The state of Florida’s crusade against Amendment 4 is unconstitutional government interference — full stop.”
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Florida Supreme Court sides with DeSantis in fight over state-backed anti-abortion website
Critics said the site was biased against Amendment 4, which seeks to enshrine abortion rights in the state Constitution.
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Judge refuses to block Florida’s ‘misinformation’ website on abortion amendment
Issues in the lawsuit included statements on the website such as, “Current Florida Law Protects Women, Amendment 4 Threatens Women’s Safety.”
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DeSantis continues to complain about Florida Republicans not publicly opposing abortion amendment
“You have people who have been elected as Republicans to have run saying that how passionately pro-life they are.”
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Another lawsuit challenges Florida Gov. DeSantis’ anti-abortion amendment website
“Under the guise of providing ‘facts’ to the public, the website contains harmful statements that are fundamentally misleading at best, if not outright false.”
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Florida Dems call for federal investigation of DeSantis administration, citing ‘voter intimidation’ on abortion amendment
South Florida Congressman Jared Moskowitz is the lone Democrat not to sign the letter.
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Florida defends decision to send election police to question those who signed abortion ballot petition
“Those initiative petitions change or have the potential to change our state constitution.”
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Florida attorney challenges DeSantis administration over state-run anti-abortion website
The attorney asked the Florida Supreme Court to issue a writ of quo warranto.
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‘Designed to confuse voters’: Florida Supreme Court OKs ‘impact statement’ on costs of abortion amendment
Floridians Protecting Freedom, a political committee backing the proposed amendment, contends it is politicized and misleading.
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Florida panel revises ‘financial statement’ for abortion amendment, drawing accusations of bias
“We’re not making a political statement here. We are not trying to frighten people.”