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Florida Supreme Court Justices Question State on Abortion Ballot Measure
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Florida Supreme Court Justices Question State on Abortion Ballot Measure

Abortion rights have long been a contentious issue in the United States, and the state of Florida is no exception. Recently, the Florida Supreme Court heard arguments about a proposed ballot measure that seeks to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution. The proposed ballot measure aims to add an amendment to the Florida state constitution that would protect the right to abortion. The amendment states that "no law shall prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability." Advocates argue that this amendment is necessary to safeguard reproductive rights and ensure that individuals have control over their own bodies. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, along with other opponents of the amendment, have raised concerns about its language and potential implicati...