ABC accuses FCC, Carr of trying to censor its stations
ABC says the FCC’s unprecedented review would chill broadcasters and pressure local stations, as more than 150,000 public comments back the licenses.
- ABC submitted a 119-page filing to the FCC accusing the agency of "attempted censorship" and retaliatory action over the network's broadcast programming and editorial choices.
- The dispute stems from an unprecedented FCC order reviewing the broadcast licenses of eight ABC owned-and-operated local stations years before their scheduled 2028 renewal.
- ABC directly called out FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, arguing that the administration's threats are meant to intimidate the broader media industry into self-censorship.
- The license review followed White House criticism of on-air content, including commentary by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and political coverage on programs like The View.
- Bipartisan criticism has mounted against the FCC's move, with former agency chairs from both Republican and Democratic administrations calling the proceeding an unconstitutional assault on free speech.
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The FCC wants to be the speech police
On Wednesday, the public comment period closed on one of the most extraordinary media proceedings in the history of the Federal Communications Commission. More than 153,000 filings came in from public safety officials, free speech advocates, veterans, food banks, think tanks, and tens of thousands of individual viewers. Nearly all urged the FCC to leave eight local ABC stations alone. Their overwhelming message is simple: The FCC should not beco…
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As radio license renewals approach in 2027, the NAB warns the FCC's battle with Disney over ABC's television stations could reshape renewal proceedings industrywide. NAB argues expanding renewal reviews beyond station operations threatens broadcasters' editorial independence and longstanding constitutional protections.…
FCC Chair Carr Defends License Review as ABC Cries Censorship › American Greatness
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr is pushing back against Disney-owned ABC’s claims that his agency is engaged in “attempted censorship,” insisting the review of […] Source
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