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Florida Supreme Court Hears Arguments for Abortion Amendment

Opponents say ballot summary is too ‘broad,’ while proponents argue it is ‘clear.’
Florida Supreme Court Hears Arguments for Abortion Amendment
The Florida Supreme Court building in Tallahassee, Fla., on Jan. 22, 2023. Nanette Holt/The Epoch Times
T.J. Muscaro
T.J. Muscaro
2/8/2024|Updated: 2/9/2024
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Abortion was once again an issue in front of the Florida Supreme Court in Tallahassee as oral arguments were given for and against a citizen initiative to add an abortion amendment to the state constitution.

The ballot summary of the would-be amendment states: “No law shall prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient’s health, as determined by the patient’s healthcare provider.

T.J. Muscaro
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Based out of Tampa, Florida, TJ primarily covers weather and national politics.
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