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‘It’s the First Amendment, stupid.’ Judge tells Florida to stop threatening TV stations
The government cannot excuse its indirect censorship of political speech simply by declaring the disfavored speech is ‘false,’” wrote Judge Mark Walker.
Group behind Amendment 4 sues DeSantis administration over threats to TV stations
The state of Florida’s crusade against Amendment 4 is unconstitutional government interference — full stop,” said Lauren Brenzel, the Floridians Protecting Freedom campaign director.
‘It’s the First Amendment, stupid’: Federal judge blasts DeSantis administration for threats against TV stations
Chief U.S. District Judge Mark E. Walker granted a temporary restraining order against Florida’s surgeon general after the state health department threatened to bring criminal charges against broadcasters airing the ad.
Judge orders DeSantis administration to stop threats over abortion ads
A federal judge in Florida ordered the state to stop threatening TV stations with criminal charges if they run an ad in support of an abortion rights referendum.
DeSantis officials must stop threatening TV stations over abortion ads, judge rules
A federal judge ordered Gov. Ron DeSantis’ state health department to stop threatening television stations with criminal prosecution if they kept running ads in favor of an abortion amendment on the ballot next month.
Why the DeSantis administration lawyer who threatened TV stations over abortion ad quit
It has become clear in recent days that I cannot join you on the road that lies before the agency.” His resignation came seven days after he sent cease-and-desist letters to Florida television stations that threatened to criminally prosecute them if they did not take down political advertisements in support of Amendment 4,
'It's the First Amendment, stupid': Federal court smacks down Ron DeSantis
A federal court issued an order blocking Florida state officials and in particular Gov. Ron DeSantis' health secretary Joseph Ladapo, from threatening TV stations over ads in support of Amendment 4, the constitutional ballot referendum that seeks to repeal Florida's near-total abortion ban,
U.S. judge blocks DeSantis admin’s threats to broadcasters over Amendment 4 ads
Update: A federal judge temporarily barred the DeSantis administration from intimidating and coercing television stations that air ads in support of the proposed Amendment 4, which would bar government interference in abortion.
Florida amendment guide: Voters will decide on abortion, recreational weed in November
Florida voters will get the chance to vote on six amendments in the upcoming election. We break down what each amendment is.
Florida voters are about to choose whether to expand abortion access. What does Amendment 4 really say and do?
Relentless TV commercials tell Floridians to vote for or against Amendment 4, making all kinds of confusing claims about a ...
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Editorial: Vote yes on Florida Amendment 4, support abortion rights
to establish in the Florida Constitution a woman's right to make her own decisions on reproductive healthcare. We urge ...
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Anti-abortion rights advocates want Amendment 4 pulled from ballot
“When all fictitious, forged, illegally obtained, or otherwise invalid signatures are removed from consideration, Amendment 4 ...
State allegations of fraud lead to lawsuit to toss Amendment 4 from Florida ballot
Amendment 4 proposes protecting abortion access until viability, about 24 weeks of pregnancy, and would undo the state’s ban ...