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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Synagogue challenges Florida abortion law over religion

Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved

Florida’s ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy violates the religious freedoms of Jews, a synagogue challenging the order has said in its lawsuit.

The suit filed by the Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor of Boynton Beach seeks to block the abortion ban by contending that it violates Jewish laws stating abortions are “required if necessary” to protect the physical and mental well being of women.

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