From THEHILL.COM
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has vowed that his state will work to expand its abortion restrictions after the Supreme Court on Friday upended the landmark Roe v. Wade decision.
“Florida will continue to defend its recently-enacted pro-life reforms against state court challenges, will work to expand pro-life protections and will stand for life by promoting adoption, foster care and child welfare,” DeSantis said in a statement.
Abortion currently is legal in Florida up to 24 weeks of pregnancy, but a new law set to take effect next week will restrict abortions at 15 weeks, with no exceptions for rape or incest. The state has the third-highest rate of abortion in the country.
“By properly interpreting the Constitution, the Supreme Court has answered the prayers of millions upon millions of Americans,” DeSantis said.
DeSantis, who is currently running for reelection as governor, is seen as a potential candidate for the GOP’s nomination for president in 2024 as his national profile has grown. Recent polls have suggested that he could be a formidable challenger to former President Trump, who hasn’t said whether he’ll make a third run for president in 2024.
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