Federal judge: DeSantis can’t threaten Florida TV stations airing pro-abortion rights ad
A Tallahassee-based federal judge Thursday evening ordered Gov. DeSantis’ administration to stop threatening TV stations with criminal prosecution.
Florida officials barred from threatening TV stations over abortion rights ads
A federal judge has blocked Florida officials from threatening television stations with prosecution for running advertisements supporting a pro-abortion rights measure in next month's election.Chief U.
Judge Blocks Florida's Threat Against Pro-Abortion Ads
A federal judge stopped Florida officials from threatening TV stations for airing pro-abortion ads, citing First Amendment rights. The ruling supports Floridians Protecting Freedom, who aim to enshrine abortion rights.
Judge Orders DeSantis Administration to Stop Threats Over Abortion-Rights Ad
The organization behind a campaign for an abortion-rights ballot measure sued the Florida governor’s administration over its threats of criminal prosecution against TV stations.
Judge Brutally Smacks Down DeSantis Ban on Pro-Abortion Ad: ‘It’s the First Amendment, Stupid’
AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee Federal Judge Mark Walker swiftly shot down a ban issued by the administration of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that targeted an ad backing a pro-abortion ballot measure in the state.
Judge blocks Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis from threatening TV stations over abortion rights ad
A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the administration of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis from threatening television stations for airing ads supporting an abortion rights constitutional amendment.
‘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.
Florida Judge Bars State from Threatening Television Stations for Pro-Abortion Ads
To keep it simple for the State of Florida: it’s the First Amendment, stupid,’ district judge Mark E. Walker wrote.
Judge blocks Florida from threatening TV stations over abortion ad: ‘It's the First Amendment, stupid'
In a sharply worded ruling, U.S. District Judge Mark E. Walker issued a temporary restraining order calling threats by the Florida Department of Health “unconstitutional coercion.”
"It’s the First Amendment, stupid": Judge rips DeSantis threatening TV stations over abortion ads
Florida's state health department threatened to file charges against TV stations over pro-abortion amendment ads
Federal judges question Florida’s drag show law
A three-judge panel heard arguments Wednesday in the state’s appeal of an injunction blocking a 2023 Florida law aimed at ...
Federal judge refuses to block Florida's cultivated meat law
The law makes it a second-degree misdemeanor to sell or manufacture cultivated meat, often known as lab-grown meat.
Florida government ramps up anti-abortion campaign. Courts have declined to intervene.
Twice this month, the courts, including the Florida Supreme Court, rejected requests to stop DeSantis and other state ...
Federal judge rejects request to reopen voter registration due to Hurricane Milton
A federal judge Wednesday rejected a request from the League of Women Voters of Florida and the Florida NAACP to reopen voter ...
Federal appeals court backs state on protest law
After seeking help from the Florida Supreme Court on the meaning of the word "riot," a federal appeals court Monday ...
Federal judge denies request to reopen Florida voter registration for general election after Hurricane Milton
A federal judge has rejected an emergency request to extend Florida’s voter registration deadline for the 2024 general ...