ABC, Disney Push Back on FCC Early License Renewals, Warn Free Speech Threat
TL;DR
ABC and Disney filed objections with the FCC to its demand for early renewal filings for eight ABC-owned broadcast licenses, arguing the move is an unprecedented, First Amendment–threatening form of coercion tied to a DEI probe; the licenses were renewed 'under protest' as Disney prepares to challenge the agency in court, while the FCC maintains it is acting within its investigative authority.
- ABC Tells FCC Its Early Review Of Broadcast Licenses Chills Free Speech Deadline
- Disney's ABC files early broadcast licenses renewal 'under protest' against the FCC CNBC
- ABC accuses Trump’s FCC of ‘unconstitutional retaliation’ in station license fight CNN
- ABC Files TV Station Renewals to FCC “Under Protest”: “Americans Bear the Cost of This Order” The Hollywood Reporter
- ABC Submits Broadcast Renewal Application to FCC 'Under Protest' Variety
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