Judge blocks Florida health officials from threatening TV stations over abortion 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 warning broadcasters about airing the ads, claiming they were false and could lead to criminal prosecution. The ads feature a woman discussing the impact of Florida's current abortion law on her health. The ongoing legal battle highlights tensions between abortion rights advocates and Florida's Republican administration, which opposes the ballot measure. If passed, the amendment would allow abortions until fetal viability, overriding the current six-week ban.