Florida’s Department of Health is threatening local television stations with criminal prosecution if they continue airing an ad in support of an abortion-rights ballot initiative. 



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Florida health officials threaten television stations for airing abortion ballot campaign ad

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Florida governor accused of trying to punish local TV stations airing ads that support Amendment 4

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DeSantis administration threatens local TV station for airing abortion rights campaign ads

In a move that critics are calling a flagrant abuse of power, Florida’s Department of Health is threatening to bring criminal charges against local TV stations airing a campaign ad to overturn the state’s six-week abortion ban signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Florida is threatening to prosecute TV stations over an abortion rights ad. The FCC calls it ‘dangerous’

Florida's Department of Health is threatening local television stations with criminal prosecution if they continue airing an ad in support of an abortion-rights ballot initiative.

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The Federal Communications Commission aimed at Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) Tuesday for his administration’s threats to criminally prosecute Florida television stations if they refuse to stop running a political advertisement supportive of a ballot measure that would expand abortion access in the Suns...

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'Dangerous': FCC puts DeSantis on notice over threats to prosecute Florida TV stations

The chairwoman of the FCC is condemning Florida state health officials following a report that they have sent a cease and desist letter to a local station over its airing of a pro-abortion rights ad. “The right of broadcasters to speak freely is rooted in the First Amendment,” FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said in a […]

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FCC Chair: Florida Government’s Threat To Stations For Airing Abortion Ad Undermines Free Speech

“Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is threatening TV stations that air ads in support of an abortion rights ballot initiative with criminal penalties, including jail time,” Slate reports. “DeSantis and his allies are already spending large sums of taxpayer dollars to fight Amendment 4, which would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution if voted into law in November. His ‘election police’ have interrogated and intimidated resi…

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DeSantis Threatens to Prosecute Airing of Pro-Choice Ads

Free Speech Battle: FCC vs. Florida Agency Over Abortion Ads  In a strong statement on Tuesday, Jessica Rosenworcel, Chair of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, condemned threats from a Florida agency targeting TV broadcasters airing ads in favor of an abortion rights referendum. Rosenworcel emphasized the First Amendment's protection of free speech.The controversy erupted following a report that the Florida Department of Health warned …

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Free Speech Battle: FCC vs. Florida Agency Over Abortion Ads

The DeSantis administration is pressuring local TV stations to take down an ad that promotes a “yes” vote on Amendment 4, which would enshrine abortion rights in Florida’s constitution.

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DeSantis administration warns local TV stations to remove ads about abortion ballot measure

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has threatened a local television station for airing an ad that supports an abortion-rights-restoring ballot initiative. The measure, also known as ...

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Ron DeSantis’ Administration Is Threatening to Prosecute the Media for Airing Pro-Choice Ads

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Florida health officials threaten TV stations for airing 'deceptive and dangerous' abortion ballot ad

Florida health officials threaten TV stations for airing 'deceptive and dangerous' abortion ballot ad

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