Federal judge temporarily halts legal threats against TV stations airing Amendment 4 ads, citing First Amendment violations.

A federal judge has condemned Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's administration for threatening legal action against TV stations airing ads supporting a pro-abortion rights ballot measure, Amendment 4. Former health department attorney John Wilson revealed in an affidavit that he was directed to send cease-and-desist letters crafted by DeSantis's lawyers. The judge issued a temporary restraining order against the threats, citing First Amendment violations.

October 21, 2024
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