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Florida's Trump-DeSantis Six-Week Abortion Ban Takes Effect May 1

May 1, 2024, 01:30 PM

A new six-week abortion ban, known as the Trump-DeSantis law, has taken effect in Florida on May 1, sparking significant political and social reactions. The law has been met with opposition from Democrats who are urging voters to hold Republicans accountable in the upcoming elections. Advocates for women's rights are also mobilizing to potentially overturn the law through a ballot initiative in November. The implementation of the ban has caused concern among healthcare providers, with some clinics in neighboring states preparing for an increase in patients seeking services outside Florida.