‘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.
Why the DeSantis administration lawyer who threatened TV stations over abortion ad quit
When he abruptly resigned from his post last week, the top attorney for the Florida Department of Health suggested in a resignation letter that he was uncomfortable with decisions taken by the state agency, which days earlier had threatened to prosecute television stations over political advertisements.
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.
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.
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’: Abortion rights supporters praise judge’s harsh words for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis administration
A federal judge rebuked Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration for threatening television stations with criminal charges if they didn’t stop showing ads favoring an abortion rights measure, and supporters of that ballot amendment cheered his ruling Friday.
‘It’s the First Amendment, stupid.’ Abortion rights supporters praise judge’s harsh words for DeSantis administration
A federal judge rebuked Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration for threatening television stations with criminal charges if they didn’t stop showing ads favoring an abortion rights measure, and supporters of that ballot amendment cheered his ruling Friday.
"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 Blocks DeSantis from Censoring Pro-Abortion TV Ad: 'It's the First Amendment, Stupid'
The ad in question advocated for an upcoming ballot initiative that would codify abortion rights and overturn the state's current six-week abortion ban.
Ron DeSantis dismisses climate change link to stronger hurricanes. What does the science say?
Hurricanes Helene and Milton made landfall in Florida within two weeks, leaving a trail of destruction. Gov. Ron DeSantis, ...
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 ...
DeSantis: Will Enough Americans See The Real Kamala Harris Through The Veil Of Legacy Media?
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) explained why Kamala Harris's Summer rise in the polls did not continue into the Fall: ...
Gov. Ron DeSantis: Florida's 'good culture' unites forces to aid in hurricane recovery
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis tells 'Life, Liberty & Levin' host Mark Levin about his administration's hurricane response after ...
DeSantis plays dirty on abortion rights | Steve Bousquet
Sun Sentinel columnist Steve Bousquet looks at the totality of government interference by Gov. Ron DeSantis on the abortion ...
DeSantis tells reporter he won’t ‘subscribe to your religion’ of climate change
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) promised reporters Thursday that he will not be engaging in climate change “virtue signaling” during ...
DeSantis approves changes to election procedures for hurricane affected counties
Florida voters and election supervisors in hurricane affected areas will have extra time and flexibility to ensure they still ...
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 ...