A stricter abortion ban under consideration for Florida could have practical implications for women throughout the South and political implications for Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida abortion ban could have impact beyond the stateBy GEOFF MULVIHILL and ANTHONY IZAGUIRREAssociated PressThe Associated PressTALLAHASSE, Fla.
TALLAHASSE, Fla. (AP) β Less than a year after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, an expected GOP presidential contender, signed a ban on abortions after the 15-week mark of pregnancy, heβs showing support for an even stricter ban introduced this week by state lawmakers. His position could have implications on the availability of abortion not only in Florida but across the South β and also figure into the 2024 presidential race.