US EditionJudge continues to block Florida officials from threatening TV stations over abortion ads
- A federal judge blocked Florida's health department from threatening TV stations airing abortion rights ads, continuing protection for freedom of speech.
- Judge Mark Walker sided with Floridians Defending Freedom, supporting their lawsuit against officials who sought to limit political speech.
- The lawsuit followed a letter from state officials declaring the abortion rights ad as false and dangerous, invoking First Amendment rights.
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Federal Judge Extends Order Blocking Florida Officials From Targeting Abortion Rights Ad
A week before Election Day, a federal judge on Tuesday extended a restraining order preventing Florida officials from taking action against TV stations airing a contentious ad supporting a ballot measure aimed at protecting abortion rights in Florida’s Constitution. The ad, sponsored by the Floridians… Federal Judge Extends Order Blocking Florida Officials From Targeting Abortion Rights Ad
Florida health department officials can’t threaten TV stations over abortion ads, says judge
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A federal judge who recently chastised Florida officials for “trampling” on free speech rights continued to block the head of the state’s health department from taking any more steps to threaten TV stations that air commercials for an abortion rights measure on next week’s ballot.
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Judge continues to block Florida officials from threatening TV stations over abortion ads
A federal judge has continued to block the head of Florida’s health department from taking any more steps to threaten TV stations that air commercials for an abortion rights measure
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