Judge Orders DeSantis Administration to Stop Threats Over Abortion-Rights Ad
The organization behind a campaign for an abortion-rights ballot measure sued the Florida governor’s administration over its threats of criminal prosecution against TV stations.
Florida ordered to allow pro-abortion rights ads
A federal judge in Florida ordered the DeSantis administration to stop threatening TV stations for running an abortion rights referendum ad
Tampa woman in abortion-rights speaks out about DeSantis administration’s threat
Caroline, the Tampa woman featured in the pro-abortion ad the DeSantis administration tried to force off the air, found out about the state’s threats to broadcasters over the ad as she prepared to evacuate because of Hurricane Milton.
Judge blocks Florida from threatening TV stations over abortion ad: ‘It's the First Amendment, stupid'
In a sharply worded ruling, U.S. District Judge Mark E. Walker issued a temporary restraining order calling threats by the Florida Department of Health “unconstitutional coercion.”
DeSantis administration releases report to attack Florida’s abortion-rights ballot measure
The Republican governor’s administration has been pulling out all the stops in its quest to prevent Amendment 4 — which would enshrine abortion rights in the state consitution — from passing.
Federal judge: DeSantis can’t threaten Florida TV stations airing pro-abortion rights ad
A Tallahassee-based federal judge Thursday evening ordered Gov. DeSantis’ administration to stop threatening TV stations with criminal prosecution.
Florida Officials Barred From Threatening TV Stations Over Abortion Rights Ads
A federal judge has blocked Florida officials from threatening television stations with prosecution for running advertisements supporting a pro-abortion rights measure in next month's election. Chief U.
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.
Abortion-Rights Group Accuses DeSantis Administration of Stifling Free Speech
The group behind an ad in favor of enshrining abortion rights in Florida’s Constitution says the state is violating the First Amendment by threatening TV stations that ran the ad.
"It’s the First Amendment, stupid": Judge rips DeSantis threatening TV stations over abortion ads
Florida's state health department threatened to file charges against TV stations over pro-abortion amendment ads
Federal Judge Shoots Down Ron DeSantis’ War Against Free Speech
The initiative requires 60 percent support to pass, and DeSantis is spending vast sums of taxpayer money to defeat it.
DeSantis suspends election deadlines to ensure flexibility post-hurricanes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has suspended some election deadlines and rules in Florida to ensure flexibility for voters and ...
Ron DeSantis, using the levers of state government, ramps up efforts to defeat Florida abortion-rights ballot measure
Republicans and Democrats see the moves, which have drawn lawsuits from critics, as an attempt by the governor to re-exert ...
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PolitiFact FL: DeSantis dismisses climate change link to hurricanes. Here’s what science says
The science about climate change’s role in hurricanes is still considered unsettled, experts told PolitiFact, but more recent ...
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Gov. DeSantis Provides Key Updates On Florida’s Ongoing Hurricane Milton Recovery Efforts”
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has provided updates on the states response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Milton.
Gov. DeSantis eases Florida election rules for Hurricane Milton-hit areas
Eleven counties slammed by Hurricane Milton can adjust early voting times and set up new polling places under an order signed ...
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DeSantis announces $1M from Florida Disaster Fund going toward hurricane relief in Town ‘n’ County stop
From damage to homes and businesses, to schools reopening, communities across the Tampa Bay area are looking for places to ...