Disney sues FCC over its attempt to rein in content, challenge its ABC licenses
Disney and ABC on Tuesday sued the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), arguing that the Trump administration is attempting to censor journalists by urging the agency to conduct an early review of ABC's broadcasting licenses. The lawsuit alleges the administration waged a "retaliatory campaign" on ABC and encouraged the FCC to use its regulatory power to...
Disney has initiated legal proceedings against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), accusing the agency of violating its First Amendment rights. The lawsuit follows the FCC's actions against ABC, alleging a breach of broadcasters' duty to "operate in the public interest." The FCC's investigation targets eight ABC local broadcast licenses, launched in April, prior to their expiration.
ABC had denounced the FCC as attempting to suppress its free speech, claiming it sets a precedent for all media outlets in the country.
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