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Florida Supreme Court delivers major Pro-Life victory, striking down Planned Parenthood’s challenge

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024 9:00 AM
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Last Monday, the Florida Supreme Court presented two rulings on abortion upholding a ban that protects the lives of the unborn, while leaving the decision up to Florida voters this fall as to whether to enshrine abortion protections in the state’s constitution. The court ruled 6-1 that a 15-week limit on abortions is constitutional while also upholding a law signed by the state legislature to protect the unborn at six weeks — which includes exceptions for rape, incest, fatal fetal anomalies and medical emergencies. Previously, Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a 15-week abortion ban, but pro-abortion organizations such as Planned Parenthood challenged the law arguing that Florida’s unique privacy clause should remain in effect. During the ruling on Monday, the court stated in a majority opinion that “Planned Parenthood cannot overcome the presumption of constitutionality and is unable to demonstrate beyond a reasonable doubt that the 15-week ban is unconstitutional.”

 

Walker Wildmon, CEO of AFA Action, the Government Affairs Affiliate of the American Family Association, urges voters this fall to unite in upholding the right to respect life from a biblical worldview and ensure that the country continues to move forward on protecting the unborn.

 

“The recent ruling by Florida's Supreme Court affirming a ban protecting unborn lives at 6 weeks while granting voters the chance to influence abortion protections this fall marks a landmark moment for life advocacy,” stated Wildmon. “We urge every voter, from a biblical worldview perspective, to stand faithfully in defense of life at the ballot box. Let us unite in safeguarding the sanctity of life and ensuring that our laws reflect the timeless principle of valuing and protecting every life, from conception to natural end.”

 

AFA Action is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to advancing biblical, family values in society and government by educating and influencing public policy. The mission of AFA Action is to inform and mobilize individuals to strengthen the biblical foundations of America by persuading individuals with the truth of the Gospel, challenging the lost to repent, promoting societal values that are consistent with Scripture, restraining evil and exposing the works of darkness, motivating people to take a stand on cultural and moral issues, and encouraging Christians to bear witness to the world the love of Jesus Christ. Find AFA Action Alerts here. 

 

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AFA Action is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to advancing biblical, family values in society and government by educating and influencing public policy. AFA Action is also the Governmental Affairs Affiliate of American Family Association.