The Gainesville Sun Autonomy under attack A new year means new attacks on abortion rights. Sen. Ana Rodriguez and Rep. Tommy Gregory are attempting to rush the companion bills HB 351/SB 744 through the Florida Legislature to ban abortions at 20 weeks. This ban, like many others before it, is an unconstitutional attempt to further restrict a pregnant person’s access to safe and legal abortion services. It is important to remember that only 1% of abortions happen after 20 weeks, and these are often wanted pregnancies where something has gone tragically wrong. Instead of attacking our autonomy, our representatives should be spending their energies passing legislation that addresses the unprecedented public health crisis posed by COVID-19. Focus on the 4 million children in this state that are being exposed to this virus and who desperately need greater access to a safe learning environment. The future generation needs to be protected!