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State senator speaks about what's next for abortion in Florida

By Jim DeFede

/ CBS Miami

Abortion in Florida | Facing South Florida

MIAMI — This week, the Florida Supreme Court said the state privacy provision of the state constitution does not protect a woman's right to have an abortion.

Because of that ruling, Florida's six-week abortion ban will take effect on May 1. But, the court also agreed to allow a constitutional amendment protecting abortion in the state in the November ballot. CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede talks to State Senator Lauren Book about what it all means.

Guest: State Sen. Lauren Book/D-Broward County

Jim DeFede

Jim DeFede joined CBS4 News in January 2006 and serves as an investigative reporter for the station, as well as host of its Sunday morning public affairs program "Facing South Florida."

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