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Final Push to Promote Florida’s Abortion Ballot Measure Just Days Before Election Day


Since Florida implemented a ban on abortions past six weeks of pregnancy in May, many women seeking care at Planned Parenthood’s Miami office found they were already past the allowed timeframe. Some had to travel out of state for procedures, while others, like a cancer patient who had to stop chemotherapy upon discovering she was over six weeks pregnant, faced difficult decisions. Dr. Chelsea Daniels from Planned Parenthood is advocating for Amendment 4, which would enshrine abortion rights in Florida’s constitution. The ballot measure faces a unique hurdle in requiring 60% voter approval. Opponents, including Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, have launched efforts to block the amendment, including issuing cease-and-desist letters to stations airing pro-Amendment 4 ads. The Lt. Governor accuses these ads of spreading lies, citing exceptions in the abortion ban for situations like the life of the mother. However, critics argue that the ban creates hurdles for proving exceptions and deters doctors from providing necessary care. The “Yes on 4” campaign has been working to inform voters about the amendment and gain support. Despite challenges, organizers are optimistic about its passing, as efforts to educate the public have increased awareness about the abortion ban and the need for a constitutional protection of abortion rights in Florida.

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