ABC Challenges FCC Demand for Broadcast License Review in Lawsuit

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Published: 2026-08-24
Category: entertainment
Source: The Philadelphia Sunday Sun
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ABC, its parent company Disney, and eight owned stations have sued the FCC, citing First Amendment concerns. The lawsuit challenges the FCC's demand for an early review of ABC's broadcast licenses, which the network calls an "existential threat." This action follows criticism from President Trump regarding ABC's diversity practices and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, raising questions about regulatory overreach and media freedom.

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