Judge blocks Florida health department from threatening TV stations over abortion rights ads

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 campaign promoting a ballot measure that could add abortion rights to the state constitution. The judge's ruling follows a letter from state officials claiming the ads were false and dangerous, warning broadcasters of potential criminal prosecution. The ads feature a woman discussing the impact of Florida's six-week abortion ban on her cancer treatment. This ruling is part of a broader conflict between abortion rights advocates and Florida's Republican administration, which is actively campaigning against the proposed amendment. If passed, the amendment would allow abortions until fetal viability, overriding the current six-week limit.