A federal judge has ordered Florida's health department to cease threats against TV stations airing ads supporting Amendment 4, which aims to protect abortion rights by overturning the state's six-week abortion ban. U.S. District Judge Mark Walker criticized the DeSantis administration for infringing on First Amendment rights, asserting that the ads, which depict a woman's personal struggle with cancer, constitute protected political speech. The threats originated from John Wilson, the former general counsel of the Florida Department of Health, who resigned shortly after sending cease-and-desist letters to stations, citing a conflict with his conscience. The lawsuit filed by Floridians Protecting Freedom seeks to prevent the state from continuing intimidation tactics and demands damages for the alleged violation of rights. The group claims that the state's actions represent a broader campaign to suppress opposing views on abortion laws. With the election approaching, the controversy has heightened tensions between state officials and abortion rights advocates.