abortion rights /tags/abortion-rights abortion rights en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT Federal and state authorities are taking a 2-pronged approach to make it harder to get an abortion /government-politics/2026-02-09/federal-and-state-authorities-are-taking-a-2-pronged-approach-to-make-it-harder-to-get-an-abortion Anti-abortion conservatives have long sought to force Planned Parenthood’s clinics to close their doors and to make it harder, if not impossible, to get abortion pills as part of a two-pronged approach to limit access to abortion. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-02-09/federal-and-state-authorities-are-taking-a-2-pronged-approach-to-make-it-harder-to-get-an-abortion Naomi Cahn and Sonia Suter | The Conversation Florida and Texas file FDA lawsuit to limit access to abortion drugs /government-politics/2025-12-12/florida-and-texas-file-fda-lawsuit-to-limit-access-to-abortion-drugs Florida and Texas have filed a lawsuit challenging more than two decades of federal-government decisions that cleared the way for the use of abortion drugs — and said the availability of the drugs through the mail has interfered with state laws designed to prevent abortions. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:38:23 GMT /government-politics/2025-12-12/florida-and-texas-file-fda-lawsuit-to-limit-access-to-abortion-drugs Jim Saunders | News Service of Florida Poll: Floridians oppose 6-Week abortion law, despite backing Trump in 2024 /government-politics/2025-04-30/poll-floridians-oppose-6-week-abortion-law-despite-backing-trump-in-2024 MediaLab@FAU, in conjunction with PolCom Lab and Mainstreet Research, surveyed Florida’s voters on abortion and constitutional amendment thresholds. Most respondents opposed the six-week abortion ban, including many who voted to give Donald Trump a second term as president. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-04-30/poll-floridians-oppose-6-week-abortion-law-despite-backing-trump-in-2024 Jessica Abramsky and Briana Bermudez | MediaLab@FAU Florida's six-week abortion ban sends patients out-of-state for procedure /health/2024-10-17/florida-abortion-ban-clinic-restrictions Florida's 15-week abortion ban, followed by a six-week limit, have led South Florida residents to cross state lines seeking the procedure. An abortion provider in Massachusetts explains the range of impacts of these laws on patients and on doctors. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health/2024-10-17/florida-abortion-ban-clinic-restrictions Verónica Zaragovia Documentary about Texas abortion rights case to be screened in Miami Beach /arts-culture/2024-10-15/documentary-about-texas-abortion-rights-case-to-be-screened-in-miami-beach A new documentary titled "Zurawski v Texas" — whose executive producer is Chelsea Clinton, daughter of former President Bill Clinton — premieres Wednesday night at the Regal South Beach in Miami. The free screening starts at 7 p.m. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 21:00:24 GMT /arts-culture/2024-10-15/documentary-about-texas-abortion-rights-case-to-be-screened-in-miami-beach SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± News Staff Supporters, opponents of abortion rights amendment ramp up campaigns in South Florida /health/2024-10-03/amendment-four-south-florida-abortion-rights Just weeks remain before Election Day, leading campaigns for and against expanding abortion rights in Florida are ramping up their messaging, from TV ads to chatting in person, about Amendment 4. They aim to motivate voters enough to cast their ballots. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health/2024-10-03/amendment-four-south-florida-abortion-rights Verónica Zaragovia Planned Parenthood centers in Florida prepare for a six-week abortion ban /health/2024-04-02/planned-parenthood-centers-in-florida-prepare-for-a-six-week-abortion-ban Health centers are trying to accommodate as many patients seeking abortions beyond six weeks of pregnancy as they can before the ban goes into effect May 1. After that, most people will have to travel out-of-state for care. Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:30:00 GMT /health/2024-04-02/planned-parenthood-centers-in-florida-prepare-for-a-six-week-abortion-ban Stephanie Colombini Florida voters will decide whether to protect abortion rights and legalize pot in November /government-politics/2024-04-01/florida-supreme-court-ruling-abortion-rights-pot-legalization The Florida Supreme Court will allow the state’s voters in November to decide whether to protect abortion rights and legalize recreational use of marijuana. The rulings reject Attorney General Ashley Moody’s arguments that both of the proposed questions should have been rejected. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 20:29:27 GMT /government-politics/2024-04-01/florida-supreme-court-ruling-abortion-rights-pot-legalization The Associated Press Florida’s abortion rate increases despite 15-week ban /health/2023-12-27/florida-abortion-rates-15-week-ban A 15-week ban on abortion in Florida hasn't decreased the number of procedures done here as women from surrounding states with more restrictive bans head to the Sunshine State for their procedures. After the 15-week ban became law, Florida abortion clinics, ironically, became busier. Wed, 27 Dec 2023 14:31:39 GMT /health/2023-12-27/florida-abortion-rates-15-week-ban Cristina Pop Groups putting abortion on the Florida ballot believe they have the signatures they need /government-politics/2023-12-19/abortion-florida-ballot-signatures Starting immediately, the almost 10,000 volunteers who have helped gather signatures to protect the right to abortions will begin to focus on the next phase: Convincing people to actually show up and vote next November. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 19:12:55 GMT /government-politics/2023-12-19/abortion-florida-ballot-signatures Daniel Rivero