ABC challenges FCC alleging political retaliation in early TV license renewals
TL;DR
ABC has sued the FCC in federal court, alleging the agency is retaliating against its coverage by forcing eight ABC-owned stations to apply for license renewals early, a move that could lead to hearings or denial and threaten press independence amid broader political pressure on broadcasters during the Trump era.
- ABC sues Trump’s media regulator over demand for TV license renewals The Guardian
- ABC Sues F.C.C. to Block Threat to Its TV Licenses The New York Times
- Disney sues Trump administration in free speech row The Telegraph
- Disney-owned ABC files First Amendment lawsuit against FCC CNBC
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