abortion bill

The justices now say to expect a ruling by Friday evening. In the meantime, here's a look at the abortion drug at issue, how the case got to the nation's highest court and what the delay might say about what's going on.

The House could vote on the measure Friday. The Senate approved its version more than a week ago. If passed, the legislation would go to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to sign it into law.

A woman wanted to remain faithful to her Baptist upbringing, but doctors' concern over her diagnosis of major depressive disorder led her to terminate an unexpected pregnancy.

The measure in Florida comes as Republicans across the country move to tighten access to the procedure.

Republican senators rejected a series of amendments that Democrats proposed during hours of debate on Wednesday.

Opposition was slightly higher when respondents were told that the bill does not include exceptions for rape or incest.

In the open letter, clinicians wrote that there is no medical justification to ban abortion care at 15 weeks and that the legislation, and others like it, severely limits access to care.

The 78-39 vote early Thursday morning came after nearly six hours of debate and the removal from the gallery of protesters chanting in opposition to the measure.

During the Health & Human Services Committee meeting, Chair Colleen Burton said close to 100 people signed up to testify and she wanted to be sure all speakers would be heard on the measure.

The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing the future of a Mississippi law that inspired the Florida bills.