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.
FCC chair denounces threats against broadcaster over Florida abortion referendum ad
Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel on Tuesday denounced threats made by a Florida agency against broadcast TV stations for airing advertisements in support of an abortion rights referendum.
FCC warns Florida: Threatening TV stations over abortion ad violates First Amendment
“The right of broadcasters to speak freely is rooted in the First Amendment,” FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel said in a statement. “Threats against broadcast stations for airing content that conflicts with the government’s views are dangerous and undermine the fundamental principle of free speech.”
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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.
US FCC blasts Florida agency's threats against broadcaster over ad on abortion referendum
U.S. Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel on Tuesday denounced threats made by a Florida agency against broadcast TV stations for airing advertisements in support of an abortion rights referendum.
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The Florida Department of Health sent a cease and desist order to a Florida news station after it aired an ad claiming that women with cancer would be unable to obtain abortions in the state.
FCC Chair: Florida Government's Threat To Stations For Airing Abortion Ad Undermines Free Speech
The chairwoman of the FCC is condemning Florida state health officials following a report that they have sent a cease and desist letter to a local station over its airing of a pro-abortion rights ad.
Florida threatens to prosecute TV stations over abortion ad. FCC head calls it ‘dangerous’
Threats against broadcast stations for airing content that conflicts with the government’s views are dangerous and undermine the fundamental principle of free speech,” the FCC chairwoman said.
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