Florida is threatening to prosecute TV stations over an abortion rights ad. The FCC chief calls it ‘dangerous’

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In a move that critics are calling a flagrant abuse of power, Florida’s Department of Health is threatening to bring criminal charges against local TV stations airing a campaign ad to overturn the state’s six-week abortion ban signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The unusual warning from the Republican-controlled state agency prompted the Democratic chair of the Federal Communications Commission to step in on Tuesday.

Jessica Rosenworcel, the FCC chair, said that stations should not be intimidated for airing political ads.

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