Social media explodes with reactions after Ron DeSantis signs Florida's draconian anti-abortion bill into law
14 April 2022
On Thursday, April 14, far-right Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a draconian anti-abortion bill that bans the procedure 15 weeks into a pregnancy, making no exceptions for rape or incest. This comes at a time when states with Republican governors, from Texas to Mississippi to Oklahoma, are passing restrictive anti-abortion laws and the U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to evaluateDobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization — a case that is likely to result in Roe v. Wade being overturned.
Supporters of abortion rights have been quick to weigh in on DeSantis signing the bill into law. Planned Parenthood, the National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL) and Emily’s List tweeted:
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) vowed to fight the Florida law in court:
Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist posted:
Here are some more responses to DeSantis signing the Florida anti-abortion bill into law: