For another, DeSantis — the man who signed back-to-back abortion bans into law here — has thrown the full force of the state government behind coordinated efforts to tank the measure. Read more at Rolling Stone
One study estimates that over 64,000 pregnancies have occurred due to rape in the years since the ruling in states where abortion is banned. But many people on the front lines of this issue say getting an abortion in these states after an assault is difficult or — in some cases — impossible. Read more … Read more
Ron DeSantis is making a concerted effort to maintain draconian limits on abortion access in Florida that have led to accusations the rightwing Republican governor is conducting a “state-sponsored intimidation campaign” against abortion rights and trampling on civil liberties in the state. Read more at The Guardian
“The experience left me shaken. What troubled me was he had a folder on me containing my personal information – about 10 pages. I saw a copy of my driver’s license and copy of the petition I signed,” Menasche wrote in a Facebook post last week. “It was obvious to me that a significant effort … Read more
Two residents of Lee County said they were questioned at their homes about the validity of petition signatures Read more at Tampa Bay Times
Florida voters who signed a petition to place a pro-choice abortion referendum on the ballot this November say they have been visited by police who are investigating claims of fraud at the behest of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration, the Tampa Bay Times reported Saturday. Read more at Salon
A ballot initiative effort in a deep-red state highlights the safety risks around the country for a group of organizers who are mostly women. Read more at 19th News
