Abortion debate continues after Florida judge rules state 15-week ban is unconstitutional

ORLANDO, Fla. — Following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and the recent decision by a Florida judge to block the state’s 15-week abortion, people on both sides still want to be heard.

On Saturday, two groups came head-to-head in front of an abortion clinic in East Orlando.

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The Florida constitution states that every natural person has the right to be left alone and free from government intrusion into the person’s private life.

That is why a judge ruled the state’s abortion ban unconstitutional, saying it violates Florida’s privacy act.

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Abortion Protest/Rally Orlando

Pro-life supporters showed up outside Planned Parenthood on University Boulevard on Saturday, supporting the Supreme Court’s decision.

Pro-choice supporters showed up as well to show their support of reproductive rights.

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Once the ruling is signed, abortions in Florida will stay legal until 24 weeks of pregnancy.

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