Federal Judge Blocks DeSantis from Censoring Pro-Abortion TV Ad: 'It's the First Amendment, Stupid'

A federal judge told Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis "it's the First Amendment, stupid," after his department attempted to block a pro-abortion ad. (Credit: iorgio Viera/AFP)

A federal judge shared a blunt, five word response to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' decision to stop a pro-abortion ad from airing in the Sunshine State.

U.S. District Judge Mark Walker ruled in favor of the group Floridians Protecting Freedom (FPF) who alleged that Florida's Department of Health was censoring political speech after sending TV stations a cease-and-desist letter for airing the group's ad, as reported by the Florida Phoenix.