Lawsuits, money and Ron DeSantis’ political battle over Florida’s abortion rights amendment

DeSantis has harnessed the full power of his administration to attack Amendment 4, taking a number of steps aimed at dooming the measure

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida October 29, 2024March 27, 2025

DeSantis has harnessed the full power of his administration to attack Amendment 4, taking a number of steps aimed at dooming the measure

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Medical director of fake abortion clinic in Orlando joins DeSantis to blast Florida’s Amendment 4

Orlando Dr. Tamberly McCarus volunteers at a local Christian ‘clinic’ that is explicitly anti-abortion and not subject to state oversight

by McKenna Schueler October 25, 2024July 14, 2025

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Florida’s Amendment 4 sponsor sues DeSantis administration over threat to broadcasters

‘The state of Florida’s crusade against Amendment 4 is unconstitutional government interference — full stop’

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix October 16, 2024November 14, 2024

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DeSantis continues to complain about Florida Republicans not publicly opposing abortion amendment

DeSantis has been passionate in advocating against the proposal, which would repeal Florida’s existing ban on most abortions after six weeks

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 16, 2024October 11, 2024

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Florida’s fight to enshrine abortion rights in state constitution draws big money donations from both sides

The Floridians Protecting Freedom committee raised $417,410 from Aug. 31 through Sept. 6

by News Service of Florida September 16, 2024October 14, 2024

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Scientologist megadonor gives $1 million to DeSantis PAC fighting Florida abortion, marijuana amendments

The ‘world’s top donor to the Church of Scientology’ gave $1 million to the Florida Freedom Fund last week

by Colin Wolf September 10, 2024May 1, 2025

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Florida Supreme Court OKs ‘impact statement’ on costs of abortion amendment

Backers of Amendment 4 said the revised statement is deceptive and designed to ‘deliberately confuse voters’

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida August 22, 2024September 10, 2024

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Leading national anti-abortion group forms PAC to fight Florida’s Amendment 4

Protect Women Florida Action is chaired by Marjorie Dannenfelser, the head of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix August 20, 2024March 10, 2025

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Catholic dioceses largely fund PAC fighting Florida’s proposed abortion amendment

The Florida Voters Against Extremism committee had about $190,000 in cash on hand as of June 14

by News Service of Florida June 24, 2024December 9, 2024

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Abortion rights groups on track to submit 1.4 million signatures in support of Florida abortion ballot initiative

The state needs to verify at least 891,523 by Feb. 1, 2024 for the measure to qualify for placement on the statewide ballot

by McKenna Schueler December 20, 2023July 17, 2025

BEST OF ORLANDO® NOMINATION BALLOT IS OPEN THROUGH MAY 6!

Florida abortion amendment

Lawsuits, money and Ron DeSantis’ political battle over Florida’s abortion rights amendment

Medical director of fake abortion clinic in Orlando joins DeSantis to blast Florida’s Amendment 4

Florida’s Amendment 4 sponsor sues DeSantis administration over threat to broadcasters

DeSantis continues to complain about Florida Republicans not publicly opposing abortion amendment

Florida’s fight to enshrine abortion rights in state constitution draws big money donations from both sides

Scientologist megadonor gives $1 million to DeSantis PAC fighting Florida abortion, marijuana amendments

Florida Supreme Court OKs ‘impact statement’ on costs of abortion amendment

Leading national anti-abortion group forms PAC to fight Florida’s Amendment 4

Catholic dioceses largely fund PAC fighting Florida’s proposed abortion amendment

Abortion rights groups on track to submit 1.4 million signatures in support of Florida abortion ballot initiative