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

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

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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DeSantis Administration Threatens News Station With Criminal Charges for Airing Abortion Amendment Ad

The administration of Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened a television station with legal repercussions if they continue to air a political ad on their broadcast stream. Like many other states, Florida is set to hold a vote on its ballot this November relating to abortion rights. The proposed measure, formally known as Amendment 4, would enshrine abortion rights in the state… Source

Florida threatens TV executive with jail time for airing ad in support of abortion rights

This November, Florida residents will decide whether to amend their state constitution to protect reproductive rights, overturning the state's near-total abortion ban after six weeks of pregnancy.

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

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 […]

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

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.