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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Abe Asher and Rachel Sharp

Ron DeSantis signs six-week abortion ban into law in Florida

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill into law that will ban almost all abortions after six weeks – making the state one of the most restrictive in America to obtain abortion care.

Mr DeSantis – who is expected to soon announce a 2024 presidential bid – quietly signed the measure just hours after the state legislature passed the bill on Thursday afternoon.

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