Pregnancy Test (TFP File Photo) The Knights of Columbus and the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops have collectively contributed substantial f
The Knights of Columbus and the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops have collectively contributed substantial funds this month to oppose a proposed amendment that would enshrine abortion rights in Florida’s Constitution.
According to state campaign-finance records, the Knights of Columbus donated $500,000 to Florida Voters Against Extremism, a political committee dedicated to defeating Amendment 4 on the November 5 ballot.
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Meanwhile, the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops contributed $100,000 this month, in addition to nearly $172,000 previously donated in cash and in-kind support.
The Archdiocese of Miami also made a recent in-kind contribution valued at $62,000, following earlier cash donations totaling about $322,000.
The proposed amendment would protect the right to abortion before fetal viability or when necessary for the patient’s health, as determined by their healthcare provider.
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Floridians Protecting Freedom, the committee supporting the amendment, initiated its campaign following legislation passed by Governor Ron DeSantis and the Republican-led Legislature that restricts abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops has consistently advocated for stricter abortion regulations in Tallahassee.
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