Disney, ABC sue FCC over threats to broadcast licenses

WASHINGTON, Aug 18 : Disney and its ABC unit sued the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday to block an early review of licenses for eight ABC stations, arguing that the Trump administration is trying to punish the network over its broadcast content.President Donald Trump has ​repeatedly urged broadcasters ⁠to d

Led by Trump ally Brendan Carr, the FCC in April ordered an early review of all eight ABC licenses years before they are set to expire

Walt Disney-owned ABC sued the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday, saying the agency's demand for early review of broadcast licenses posed an 'existential threat' to its operations.

Walt Disney-owned ABC sued the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday, saying the agency's demand for early review of broadcast licenses posed an 'existential threat' to its operations.

FCC faces scrutiny as Disney claims licence renewal order is tied to political motives against ABC's coverage.

Further escalating its battle with the Trump administration, ABC on Tuesday took the rare step of suing the Federal Communications Commission on First Amendment grounds, saying the agency’s demand for early review of broadcast licences posed an “existential threat” to its operations.

ABC has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s Federal Communications Commission, alleging violation of its First Amendment rights

ABC sues FCC over challenge to its broadcast licenses, saying actions present 'existential threat'  AP News

Disney, ABC sue FCC over threats to broadcast licenses  Reuters

Disney sues FCC over challenge to broadcast licenses, claiming retaliation over ‘Jimmy Kimmel’  Toronto Star

ABC had accused the agency of a brazen attempt to chill its constitutionally protected free speech — and by extension, that of every media outlet in the country.

Disney’s ABC Sues FCC Over Challenge to Its Broadcast Licenses  WSJ

Disney Sues FCC Over Challenge To Broadcast Licenses, Claims Retaliation Over 'Jimmy Kimmel'  HuffPost

Disney has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s Federal Communications Commission alleging a violation of its First Amendment rights

The lawsuit seeks to halt an early license renewal process ABC calls a retaliatory campaign against its news coverage and programming

The FCC called the Disney-owned network's eight broadcast licenses in for an early renewal earlier this year and has challenged 'The View.'

Disney says the Trump administration “has attacked ABC’s speech — the stories its journalists report and the viewpoints its network programs air.”