Abortion rights activists rally in protest against six-week abortion bill at the old Florida Historic Capitol on March 29, 2023. (Photo by Briana Michel/Florida Phoenix)
Florida voters declined to protect abortion access in the state constitution, making it the first state to reject such a proposal since Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Amendment 4, aimed at limiting government interference with abortion, fell short of the 60% approval it needed to become part of Florida’s Constitution, getting 57% approval, with 43% opposing it. The result marks a major victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis, who deployed state resources litigating and advocating against passage of the measure…