Judge blocks Florida health department from threatening TV stations over abortion rights ads
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A federal judge has extended a temporary restraining order preventing Florida's health department from threatening TV stations airing abortion rights ads. This decision supports a lawsuit filed by Floridians Defending Freedom against state officials. The judge's ruling allows more time to consider a preliminary injunction requested by the abortion rights campaign. The state had previously warned broadcasters that airing the ads could lead to criminal prosecution. The ads promote a ballot measure that would protect abortion rights in Florida. If passed, it would override the current law banning most abortions after six weeks.