Key takeaways:
- The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals partially overturned a lower court ruling that had said mifepristone sales should be stopped.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a six-week abortion ban.
- DeSantis has been oddly muted on the abortion issue since the fall of Roe v. Wade.
This week has seen a flurry of activity in the abortion debate, with a federal court ruling, a new law in Florida, and a potential presidential candidate’s silence on the issue.
On Wednesday, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans partially overturned a lower court ruling that had said mifepristone sales should be stopped while its initial approval by the Food and Drug Administration in 2000 is reconsidered. This ruling could be a setback for California, New York, and other states that have sought to position themselves as safe havens for those seeking abortions, as mifepristone is one of the two drugs usually used in combination to end pregnancies with medication.
On Friday morning, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a six-week abortion ban. The bill had just passed the state legislature earlier in the day and DeSantis met with a select group of invited guests to give final approval to the bill.
DeSantis, who is rumored to be considering a presidential run, has been oddly muted on the abortion issue since the fall of Roe v. Wade. He has avoided laying out a federal platform before jumping into the race.
The abortion debate continues to be a hot-button issue in the United States, with the recent court ruling and new law in Florida only adding to the controversy.
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