Biden slams 'outrageous' Florida six-week abortion ban
"Yesterday's extreme decision puts desperately needed medical care even further out of reach for millions of women in Florida and across the South," Biden said in a statement.
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- AFP
- Published Date: 04:56 | 02 April 2024
- Modified Date: 04:57 | 02 April 2024
US President Joe Biden criticized Tuesday a ruling by Florida's Supreme Court that paved the way for an "outrageous" ban on abortion after just six weeks of pregnancy.
"Yesterday's extreme decision puts desperately needed medical care even further out of reach for millions of women in Florida and across the South," Biden said in a statement.
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