The Florida Supreme Court sided with abortion-rights advocates on Monday, giving the green light for a ballot initiative to move forward that, if passed, would amend the state’s constitution to protect abortion access.
The 4-3 ruling, however, split appointees by Governor Ron DeSantis. Two justices appointed by DeSantis–Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz and Justice John Couriel–sided with the majority, which wrote in its opinion that the proposed ballot measure complied with state law. Three of DeSantis’ appointees dissented from the majority.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
A poll worker prepares a voting booth as he waits for voters to arrive at the Miami Beach Fire Station 4 to cast their ballot during the primary on March 19, 2024, in Miami Beach, Florida. On Monday, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that both abortion and marijuana can be placed on the ballot.
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