Posted on 07/03/2015 5:44:27 AM PDT by Morgana
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- A Florida judge is blocking the state's new 24-hour waiting period for abortions while the legal battle moves forward.
Circuit Judge Charles Dodson on Thursday sided with lawyers representing a Gainesville clinic challenging the law. The law took effect on July 1 despite the lawsuit.
Lawyers representing the clinic argued the new law is causing "irreparable harm." They said 14 women were unable to obtain abortions at the Gainesville clinic the first day the law was on the books. Lawyers for the state argued there is no need for an injunction and said the new requirement does not block access to abortions.
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What purpose is served by legislatures if judges make the laws?
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