US FCC blasts Florida agency's threats against broadcaster over ad on abortion referendum
U.S. Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel on Tuesday denounced threats made by a Florida agency against broadcast TV stations for airing advertisements in support of an abortion rights referendum.
FCC warns Florida: Threatening TV stations over abortion ad violates First Amendment
“The right of broadcasters to speak freely is rooted in the First Amendment,” FCC Chair Jessica 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.”
FCC Chair Denounces Threats Against Broadcaster Over Florida Abortion Referendum Ad
Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel on Tuesday denounced threats made by a Florida agency against broadcast TV stations for airing advertisements in support of an abortion rights referendum.
Florida health officials threaten television stations for airing abortion ballot campaign ad
Florida’s Department of Health is threatening local television stations with criminal prosecution if they do not stop airing an ad in support of an abortion rights ballot
FCC Chair: Attempts to Prosecute TV Stations for Airing Abortion Ad Are `Dangerous'
Rosenworcel said that the threats by a Florida state agency “undermine the fundamental principle of free speech”
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