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Erin Moffet
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Sabina Covo
Hispanic Media Director
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Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, in response to a Texas-style abortion bill filed in the Florida House of Representatives, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried issued the following statement:
“This bill is dangerous, radical, and unconstitutional. The hypocrisy of this attempt by Governor DeSantis and Republicans in the state legislature to take away our rights while at the same time preaching ‘my body, my choice” when it comes to wearing masks is absolutely disgusting. They have made it abundantly clear by banning masks in schools and refusing to apply for money to help hungry kids that they don’t actually care about children’s lives. It’s obvious that this is nothing more than a shameless attempt to try to control women and our bodies. To every woman in Florida who sees this news today and is afraid for your rights and your future: I promise you that I will do everything in my power to stop this bill from becoming law. “
Background: The bill would prevent doctors from performing abortions if a heartbeat is detected and provides for “private civil enforcement” against women who receive abortions and doctors who perform them, among other dangerous provisions.
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