Florida supreme court suspends abortion waiting period

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“The Florida Supreme Court on Friday granted a motion to suspend the state’s mandatory 24-hour waiting period for abortions. The ban shall remain suspended until the court determines whether it will accept jurisdiction over the case.” Jurist

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Divided court weighs abortion rules

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“The division among the justices seemed clear on the measure’s dual requirements — an abortion doctor must have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital in case a woman needs emergency admission and an abortion clinic must meet the health and safety standards of other walk-in surgical centers.” BPress

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Most Americans who consider themselves "pro-choice" favor abortion restrictions

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“[M]ore than 8 in 10 Americans (81 percent) … and nearly two-thirds of pro-choice supporters (66 percent), would restrict abortion to — at most — the first three months of pregnancy…..Additionally, 77 percent of Americans, including 79 percent of women and 71 percent of “pro-choice” supporters, say that laws can protect both a mother and her unborn child.”

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