An abortion law was blocked after a Florida judge’s decision. The law would have required women to wait a mandatory 24 hours before getting an abortion, and it was supposed to go into effect at midnight July 1.

A judge in Tallahassee said the law may violate the state constitution.

The American Civil Liberties Union and the Center for Reproductive Rights filed the lawsuit, arguing the law signed by Governor Rick Scott violates a woman’s right to privacy by interfering with their right to undergo the procedure.

House Bill 633 was meant to change the conditions for terminating a pregnancy.

It was introduced by 23-year-old Representative Jennifer Sullivan of Eustis, the youngest female legislator in Florida history.

“It’s a policy that I believe in and fought very hard for and grateful that the governor signed into law and I think it’s important to note that this is just a temporary injunction,” Sullivan said.

Right now 26 other states have similar laws in place.

Yet the Judge argued that Florida’s right to privacy is much broader than those of the other states. It’s an argument that is in line with the lawsuit filed by the ACLU, which has now gained support from Planned Parenthood.

“It’s a very sensitive and private issue that really should be made between a woman, her family, her doctor and her faith,” Anna Eskamani of Planned Parenthood of Greater Orlando said. “Politicians don’t belong in this decision. The legislation should never be implemented with the desire to coerce or intimidate women.”

Rep. Sullivan argues the waiting time was meant to help women.

“The legislation was to empower women to be able to make an informed decision,” she said. “What’s the rush? Especially a pressured one.”

Attorney General Pam Bondi said she will be appealing the judge’s ruling. So the debate won’t be over anytime soon.

