FLORIDIANS PROTECTING FREEDOM INC v. LADAPO et al

  1. October 22, 2024

    Fla. Says 1st Amendment Doesn't Protect 'False' Abortion Ad

    The Florida Department of Health said Tuesday that a campaign ad promoting an abortion rights ballot initiative is not protected by the First Amendment because it is an "out-and-out falsehood" that causes harm by misleading residents about the availability of emergency medical services in the state.

  2. October 21, 2024

    Fla. Dept.'s Ex-GC Says Gov.'s Office Directed TV Ad Letters

    The former general counsel for the Florida Department of Health said Monday that he was directed by Gov. Ron DeSantis' office to send out letters threatening television stations with criminal prosecution if they did not pull a campaign ad promoting an abortion rights ballot initiative.

  3. October 17, 2024

    'It's The First Amendment, Stupid': Judge Blasts Fla.'s Threats

    A Florida federal judge on Thursday blocked the state from threatening television stations with criminal prosecution if they did not pull a campaign ad promoting an abortion rights ballot initiative, calling the ads political speech that "is at the core of the First Amendment."

  4. October 16, 2024

    Fla. Sued Over Threats To TV Stations For Airing Abortion Ad

    The sponsor of a ballot initiative that would enshrine the right to abortion in the Florida Constitution sued the state Wednesday over letters threatening television stations with criminal prosecution if they did not pull a campaign ad promoting the initiative.