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Florida judge blocks 15-week abortion ban set to take effect on Friday

A Florida judge temporarily blocked the ban on abortion after 15 weeks set to start on Friday. did.

Planned parent-child relationships, the American Civil Liberties Union, and abortion providers have filed proceedings that obstruct the law, alleging that they violate the State Constitution.

Leon County Judge John C. Cooper said he would rule from the bench and issue a written injunction after two days of debate.

State officials are expected to fight the decision.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a 15-week ban on abortion this April before theSupreme Court drastically overturned the Roe v. Wade case last Friday.

The decision opened the door for the state to call for a complete abortion ban, but DeSantis has yet to show plans to do so.

Parties opposed to the 15-week ban opposed legislation, claiming that the Sunshine State Constitution guarantees the right to abortion.

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Planned Parenthood, the American Civil Liberties Union and abortion providers filed suit to stymie the law, arguing that it violated the state's constitution.
Jeffrey Wu / Tampa Bay Times via AP
Parties opposed to the 15-week ban pushed back against the legislation, asserting that the Sunshine State constitution guarantees the right to an abortion.
CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH / EP

Their legal objection relied on the 1980 amendment, which guarantees a wide range of rights to privacy. The State Supreme Court previously interpreted these rights as including access to abortion.

Under the new law, violators can face up to five years in prison.

Victims of rape and incest are not tax exempt and only apply to women whose lives are at risk from pregnancy.