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Lawyer who threatened Florida TV stations over abortion ad leaves Health Department job
The top attorney for the Florida Department of Health left his post within days of sending a letter to television stations on behalf of the state agency that threatened to criminally prosecute
Florida is threatening to prosecute TV stations over an abortion rights ad. The FCC chief 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.
Florida threatens to criminally charge TV stations airing abortion rights ad
The Florida health department is demanding stations pull the ad, which urges voters to defeat the state’s six-week abortion ban at the polls.
Florida’s threat of criminal charges against TV stations blasted as unconstitutional
Florida’s threat of criminal charges against local TV stations running ads supporting the state’s abortion amendment is unconstitutional, the head of the Federal Communications Commission said. “The right of broadcasters to speak freely is rooted in the First Amendment,
FCC rebukes DeSantis admin for threat against TV stations airing abortion measure ad
The FCC scolded Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration after the state Department of Health threatened local TV stations for airing an ad supporting Amendment 4.
DeSantis threatens to prosecute Florida TV stations over abortion ad
The ad features a brain cancer patient who supports a November ballot measure that would broaden access to abortion in Florida.
'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 Sunshine State.
46 percent in Florida poll say they will vote for abortion rights amendment
Less than half of the likely electorate in Florida say they would vote for an amendment that would legalize abortion up to ...
"Threatening to cancel votes": Florida officials allege fraud to kneecap abortion rights amendment
Florida law allows voters to add amendments to the state constitution directly, if 60% of voters agree with a given proposal.
Editorial: Vote yes on Florida Amendment 4, support abortion rights
We endorse Amendment 4, to establish in the Florida Constitution a woman's right to make her own decisions on reproductive ...
Florida denies license to Pensacola abortion clinic
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration on Friday denied a license for a new Pensacola abortion clinic, rejecting a ...
Poll Finds Support for Florida’s Abortion Ballot Measure Is Falling Short
Earlier surveys have shown higher support, but the state’s Republican governor is working hard to defeat the initiative.
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Florida Pro-Abortion Amendment Poised to Fail
If the Florida amendment — which is set to appear on the ballot this Election Day — fails, it will become the first ...
Abortion is on the ballot in Florida, and the fight is intense
Florida voters are deciding the future of abortion access in the state on Nov. 5. CBC’s Katie Simpson travels to Florida to ...
Florida Supreme Court justices reject abortion information case
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously rejected a petition filed by a Palm Beach County attorney alleging that top ...