US Judge Permanently Blocks Florida Law to End Abortion Funding

A U.S. federal judge on Thursday permanently blocked parts of a Florida law that aimed to cut off state funding for preventive health services at clinics that also provide abortions. U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle had issued a preliminary order in June after state Planned Parenthood affiliates challenged provisions as unconstitutional. The June order had come just before the restrictions were to take effect. "The preliminary injunction is made permanent with this order,"...

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