Florida Supreme Court Allows Abortion Rights Measure on November Ballot

The Florida Supreme Court upheld the state's ban on most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, but allowed a ballot measure to go to voters that could enshrine abortion rights in Florida's constitution. The current ban affects mostly those seeking abortions after the 15-week mark, as most procedures are performed before this point. A previous Republican-backed law aimed to cut abortion limits to six weeks, but it has not yet taken effect. The decision could potentially boost Democrats in November's election. Florida has seen an increase in women seeking abortions from southern states with stricter regulations. The court ruled 6-1 in favor of upholding the 15-week ban, which has been enforced since its signing by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2022. However, under a separate ruling, the court rejected an attempt by the state attorney general to keep the ballot measure off the November ballot. Abortion remains illegal after 15 weeks in Florida according to the current law.