Why Ron DeSantis's New Abortion Restrictions Will Be Felt Far Beyond Florida
The Sunshine State has been a comparative haven for abortion access in the South. That’s about to change dramatically.
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The Sunshine State has been a comparative haven for abortion access in the South. That’s about to change dramatically.
With abortions in Duval County rising over the last three years, two bills banning abortion at 15 weeks move quickly through the Florida Legislature.
Women who are Black, low-income or lack high school education may be disproportionately affected by Florida's proposed 15-week abortion ban.
Women who are Black, low-income or lack high school education may be disproportionately affected by Florida's proposed 15-week abortion ban.
Gov. DeSantis appoints two to Judicial Nomination Commissions Gov. The Governor appointed Ashley S. Hodson to the 12th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission and reappointed Andrew B. Pickett to the 18th Circuit Judicial Nomination Commission. Hodson’s appointment is for a term ending July 2023, while Pickett’s term will expire July 2024. JNCs, composed of lawyers and non-lawyers, are responsible for interviewing candidates and drafting a list of nominees when vacancies open on the benches of Florida’s judicial system. The Commissions submit a list of three to six nominees to the Go...