ABC sues FCC over alleged retaliatory censorship campaign

ABC filed suit against the Federal Communications Commission by August 19, 2026, arguing the agency is conducting a retaliatory campaign of censorship that violates the network's free speech rights. The lawsuit claims the FCC has waged escalating pressure against the broadcast network.

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ABC says FCC waging a retaliatory campaign violating free speech rights

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ABC sued the FCC, arguing the agency is waging a retaliatory campaign of censorship against the broadcast network, violating its right to free speech. ABC says the commission has wielded its regulatory power to punish and pressure the company through investigations and threats to strip local stations of their broadcast licenses. Amna Nawaz discussed more with FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez.