ABC Stations Decry FCC Early License Renewals as Unconstitutional
TL;DR
ABC-owned stations are challenging the FCC’s push to renew licenses early, arguing the move violates constitutional or due-process norms. The coverage notes remarks by FCC chair Brendan Carr at CPAC and testimony from Commissioner Anna Gomez as part of ongoing debates over regulatory authority and licensing procedures (updated May 28, 2026).
- ABC stations call FCC’s early call for license renewal ‘unconstitutional’ AP News
- ABC accuses Trump’s FCC of ‘unconstitutional retaliation’ in station license fight CNN
- ABC Accuses Trump Administration of Threatening Its Broadcast Licenses nytimes.com
- ABC blasts Brendan Carr for ‘assault’ on its TV licenses Politico
- Disney's ABC files early broadcast licenses renewal 'under protest' against the FCC CNBC
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