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WHAT THEY’RE WATCHING: Orlando Leaders Call Out Rick Scott’s Support of FL Abortion Ban
On Friday, Democratic leaders called out Rick Scott for his support of Florida’s abortion ban, which goes into effect on May 1st.
At a press conference in Orlando, State Representatives Anna Eskamani, Rita Harris, Johanna López, and Tom Keen bashed Scott for supporting the extreme ban, which eliminates reproductive health care access before most women know they’re pregnant, with virtually no exceptions.
See below for a roundup of coverage:
Spectrum News: Florida Democrats Call Out Rick Scott’s Abortion Policies
– Rick Scott: “If I was the sitting governor, and the six-week abortion ban came in front of me, I would sign it. I’ve always said I would sign it.”
– Representative Anna Eskami: “Florida has by far one of the cruelest abortion policies in the country – not just because we’re about to approach a six-week ban, that he [Scott] has been very vocal endorsing and supporting because we also have 24 hour mandatory delay.”
– Democratic State Representative Anna Eskamani and other state leaders held a press conference today criticizing Senator Rick Scott for his position on abortion and the comments made right here on political connections by Scott. The six-week abortion ban in Florida goes into effect on Wednesday.
WESH 2 News: Democratic Lawmakers Protest Florida’s 6-week Abortion Ban Set to Begin Next Week
– Local Democratic leaders gathered in Orlando today to call out Florida Senator Rick Scott over his support of Florida’s abortion ban.
– The six week ban is set to take effect May 1st. Pro-choice advocates say the ban will eliminate reproductive health care access before most women even know they’re pregnant.
– Representative Rita Harris: “This ban isn’t just a policy change, it’s a danger to fundamental health care. Some women, as I’m speaking right now, may not know they are pregnant or they will face complications where timely medical intervention is crucial. And this law will deny them their rights.”
Univision Orlando: Restricciones Más Estrictas Al Aborto Entrarán en Vigor el 1 de mayo
– Esta mañana, varios grupos y líderes políticos que rechazan la medida criticaron la posición del Senador Rick Scott.
– En pocos días será ilegal que las mujeres se realicen un aborto en Florida después de las seis semanas de embarazo. Un grupo de líderes políticos envió un mensaje de rechazo al senador Rick Scott, quien según ellos ahora estaría impulsando la prohibición del aborto a nivel nacional.
– Representante Estatal Johanna López: “La amenaza es que el senador Rick Scott se atreve a amenazarnos nuevamente, valga la redundancia, en decir que va a apoyar una obstaculización del aborto a nivel nacional.”
– Representante Estatal Tom Keen: “Las mujeres merecen autonomía corporal, ningún hombre, especialmente un político, debería decirle a una mujer qué hacer con su propio cuerpo.”
– Representante Estatal Johanna López: “Nadie debe tener en sus manos esa decisión, esa decisión nos corresponde a nosotras.”