Judge blocks Florida surgeon general from threatening TV stations over abortion rights ad
“To keep it simple for the State of Florida: it’s the First Amendment, stupid,” Walker wrote. Read more at NBC News
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ABC airs political ad during ‘The View’ comparing cohosts to Nazis and showing abortions
In a statement to EW, a CNN representative said, “The ad in which presidential candidate Randall Terry — without merit or explanation — compares multiple respected CNN journalists and commentators to Nazis is outrageous, antisemitic, and dangerous.” Read more at Entertainment Weekly
Florida threatens news stations over ad in favor of abortion rights measure
On Tuesday, Jessica Rosenworcel, the Federal Communications Commission chair, condemned the cease-and-desist letters. “The right of broadcasters to speak freely is rooted in the first amendment,” 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.” Read … Read more