ABC sues the FCC over Trump and Carr’s campaign of threats
ABC and Disney have filed a lawsuit against the FCC, alleging the agency is conducting a retaliatory campaign against the network due to its political coverage. The network claims the FCC is using license renewal threats to coerce favorable reporting.
Why it matters
This case highlights significant tensions regarding media freedom, government oversight, and the politicization of regulatory bodies in the US.
ABC is suing the Federal Communications Commission over claims the agency “waged a retaliatory campaign” against its networks over the content they broadcast. In a lawsuit filed in federal court on Tuesday, ABC and its parent company Disney accuse the FCC of “punishing ABC for its speech” by threatening its broadcast licenses.
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