'It's the First Amendment, Stupid': Federal Judge Slams Florida for Threatening TV Stations
Floridians this fall will vote on a constitutional "Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion." So authorities decided to interfere with free speech in an attempt to thwart voters from limiting the government's right to interfere in reproductive decisions.
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.
‘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 state to end threats against TV stations: 'It's the First Amendment, stupid'
In a sharply worded order, a federal judge issues a temporary restraining order after a lawsuit was filed against the state by a group campaigning for the abortion-rights amendment proposal.
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.
‘It’s the First Amendment, stupid’: Federal judge blocks state from threatening TV stations over Amendment 4 ad
The Florida Department of Health is barred from going after local television stations for airing a pro abortion rights ad.
‘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.
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.
Judge Orders DeSantis Administration to Stop Threats Over Abortion-Rights Ad
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