On August 19, 2026, Disney-owned ABC filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission, alleging the agency's accelerated license renewal review constitutes retaliation for the broadcaster's editorial programming decisions.
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Disney's ABC has sued the FCC claiming its investigation and early broadcast licenses renewal are a "retaliatory campaign" due to its programming.
www.axios.com/2026/08/18/a... The broadcaster argues the accelerated review of its licenses is retaliation for its editorial decisions and part of efforts to silence a free and independent press.