Florida Abortion Waiting Period Law Struck Down By Judge

Associated Press, Tallahassee Democrat
Tue, 01/09/2018 - 2:50pm

A judge declared Florida's 24-hour abortion waiting period unconstitutional and is permanently blocking enforcement of the law.

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