Judge Halts Florida's Threats Over Abortion Rights Ad

A federal judge ruled that Florida's actions against airing an abortion rights ad violated the First Amendment.

Judge Mark Walker issued a temporary restraining order against the DeSantis administration for threatening TV stations with criminal charges over an abortion rights ad.
The ad, supporting Amendment 4, features a woman who claims Florida's abortion law would have prevented her from receiving necessary medical treatment.
The Florida Department of Health argued the ad was false, but the court found it to be protected political speech under the First Amendment.
The restraining order prevents further state action until a hearing on October 29, where a preliminary injunction could extend the protection.
Amendment 4 seeks to enshrine abortion rights in the Florida Constitution, requiring 60% voter approval to pass.