A federal judge has ordered Florida officials to cease threatening TV stations with legal action for airing ads supporting Amendment 4, which aims to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution. The Florida Department of Health had sent letters to stations, claiming the ads contained false information and warning of potential criminal prosecution. U.S. District Chief Judge Mark Walker ruled that these actions were unconstitutional, stating that they suppressed political speech. The ads, produced by the group Floridians Protecting Freedom, highlight personal stories of women adversely affected by Florida's strict abortion laws. The DeSantis administration has dismissed the ruling and continues to oppose the amendment through other means. The lawsuit represents a critical moment in the ongoing debate over abortion rights in Florida ahead of the November election.