Florida Supreme Court upholds state’s 15-week ban on most abortions, but voters will soon have a say

The Florida Supreme Court has paved the way for a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they are pregnant. It's also giving voters a chance to remove restrictions in November and restore abortion rights in most cases. The court ruled 6-1 Monday to uphold the state’s ban on most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, meaning a ban on six weeks could soon take effect. But under a separate ruling, the court allowed a ballot measure on abortions rights to go to voters. A six-week ban would likely have a major impact on women seeking abortions in Florida and throughout the South.