Ron DeSantis, Amendment 4
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.
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.
Judge Brutally Smacks Down DeSantis Ban on Pro-Abortion Ad: ‘It’s the First Amendment, Stupid’
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. Florida Amendment 4 would amend the state’s constitution to include the right to abortion before fetal viability or when needed to protect the life of
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.
‘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.
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.
‘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.
Court Holds the First Amendment Bars Florida from Threatening Media with Criminal Punishment for Spreading Supposed Health-Related Disinformation
From Chief Judge Mark Walker's opinion today in Floridians Protecting Freedom, Inc. v. Ladapo: Floridians will vote on six proposed amendments to their ...
Amendment 4: Limiting government interference with abortion rights
Restricts government interference with a woman’s right to abortion until viability or in the case of certain circumstances ...
Opinion: Increase in maternal death rate is inevitable without Amendment 4
Truth: Inadequate prenatal care is extremely dangerous to maternal health. Texas, for example, instituted severe abortion ...
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Amendment 4: Here’s what it means to Florida voters
Probably the most-watched amendment on the ballot is Amendment 4. It would permanently repeal Florida's current law, signed ...
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Editorial: Vote yes on Florida Amendment 4, support abortion rights
Floridians will decide on a half-dozen proposed amendments Nov. 5. None is more important than Amendment 4, to establish ...