As Republicans enacted a new law to ban virtually all abortions in Florida after the sixth week of pregnancy, there were defections in the ranks. Four of the GOP state representatives from Broward and Palm Beach counties broke with their party and opposed the legislation.
As Republicans enacted a new law to ban virtually all abortions in Florida after the sixth week of pregnancy, there were defections in the ranks. Four of the GOP state representatives from Broward and Palm Beach counties broke with their party and opposed the legislation.
The Florida House on Thursday gave final approval to a bill that would prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, setting up a showdown at the state Supreme Court that could determine the future of abortion rights in Florida.
Even with the governor's signing, the bill's future is contingent on a state Supreme Court ruling on last year's 15-week ban. The signing came after an all-day emotional debate and passage in the House.