ORLANDO, Fla. — The Supreme Court ruled on Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade and the fundamental right to abortion.
It’s a law that’s been in place for nearly five decades.
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The court ruled 6-3, in an opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito, who called Roe “egregiously wrong.”
READ: Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The ruling now allows states to ban abortions.
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Lawmakers in Central Florida on both sides of the political aisle wasted no time in voicing their opinions to the ruling.
PHOTOS: Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Here is a look at some of those opinions:
The Supreme Court has returned the power to regulate abortion to the states
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) June 24, 2022
Now we need a pro-life plan for post-Roe America
Here is my proposal to support mothers & their children not just before birth but also after
https://t.co/x2AFH116g9
My statement on the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/dMy8MyzfxE
— U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy (@RepStephMurphy) June 24, 2022
Today’s historic decision made by the court on #Dobbs correctly confirms that there is no constitutional right to take a child’s life. I firmly believe that life begins at conception and that every child deserves to be welcomed into this world with open arms.
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) June 24, 2022
#SCOTUS ruling overturning #RoevWade is Unconscionable! An egregious attack on the rights of all women and will go beyond abortion! We must not give up. We must stand up and fight back. pic.twitter.com/chxVtf8mNX
— Linda Stewart (@LindaStewartFL) June 24, 2022
I am sick to my stomach. But we will keep fighting — my full statement and call to action is coming soon. https://t.co/jpFPW4uDSX
— Rep. Anna V. Eskamani 🔨 (@AnnaForFlorida) June 24, 2022
We won’t go back.
— Rep. Val Demings (@RepValDemings) June 24, 2022
— GOP (@GOP) June 24, 2022
Today, the Supreme Court not only reversed nearly 50 years of precedent, it relegated the most intensely personal decision someone can make to the whims of politicians and ideologues—attacking the essential freedoms of millions of Americans.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 24, 2022
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