DeSantis says Florida will 'expand pro-life protections' after Supreme Court ruling
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis promised to expand “pro-life protections” on Friday in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling striking down the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, a historic ruling from the high court that drew praise from Florida’s Republicans and condemnation from Democrats.
DeSantis didn’t provide details on how he or Florida’s GOP-controlled House and Senate would seek to further restrict abortion access in the state. Republican legislative leaders had previously signaled a willingness to pursue more prohibitions during next year’s legislative session.
“Florida will continue to defend its recently enacted pro-life reforms against state court challenge...
