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Disney’s ABC Sues FCC Over Challenge to Its Broadcast Licenses
Disney says the FCC is using license reviews and DEI probes to pressure ABC over its programming, risking costly litigation and possible station revocations.
- On Tuesday, Disney filed a lawsuit in District Court against the FCC, alleging the administration launched a 'retaliatory campaign' violating the First Amendment and seeking to block the agency's license renewal challenge.
- Earlier this year, Chairman Brendan Carr initiated enforcement proceedings against The View over 'equal time' guidelines; the Commission also ordered an early renewal for eight Disney-owned stations, a departure from decades of regulatory practice.
- During the investigation, ABC produced more than 13,000 pages of documents across more than 600 requests. The lawsuit argues the agency used 'licenses as an instrument to the same end,' targeting programming content.
- In an interview, Chairman Carr stated, 'If you didn't take us seriously, now you should.' The lawsuit claims these actions threaten the free press, pressuring media companies to align with administration viewpoints.
- Regulatory scrutiny intensified following a joke by Jimmy Kimmel about Melania Trump. The suit warns that if the Administration succeeds, it sends an unmistakable message to every media company to avoid unfavorable stories.
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Disney and ABC Pushing Back on the Trump FCC Is a Sneaky, Low-Risk Move That Could Make Them Look Like Heroes
Disney and ABC sued the federal government Tuesday, accusing it of violating Disney's free speech rights, a response to threats over Jimmy Kimmel, "The View," and ABC News.
·Los Angeles, United States
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ABC says FCC waging a retaliatory campaign violating free speech rights
ABC sued the FCC, arguing the agency is waging a retaliatory campaign of censorship against the broadcast network, violating its right to free speech. ABC says the commission has wielded its regulatory power to punish and pressure the company through investigations and threats to strip local stations of their broadcast licenses. Amna Nawaz discussed more with FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez.
·Arlington, United States
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