Sat Jul 2, 2022 – 6:52 pm EDT
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TALLAHASSEE, Florida (LifeSiteNews) — A Florida judge has temporarily blocked Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ban on abortions after 15 weeks gestation, arguing the measure violates the state’s constitution.
Second Judicial Circuit Court Judge John Cooper on Thursday issued a statewide temporary injunction against House Bill 5, or the “Mortality Reduction Act,” which outlaws the killing of most unborn babies determined to have been conceived at least 15 weeks prior.
During the April signing ceremony, Gov. DeSantis had said “we are here today to defend those who can’t defend themselves,” adding that the legislation “will represent the most significant protections for life enacted in this state for a generation.”
READ: DeSantis signs 15-week abortion ban ahead of crucial Supreme Court decision
After having taken effect July 1, the measure will be temporarily stalled as soon as Judge Cooper signs a written order siding with the abortionists who filed suit to block the legislation, CNN reported.
“The order still needs to be drafted, and the state will
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