ABC and Disney sue FCC, alleging First Amendment violations

org/2026/08/18/n... The ABC network has sued the Federal Communications Commission, alleging that the Trump administration is violating its First Amendment rights by challenging ABC broadcast licenses and investigating t...

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ABC and Disney sue FCC, alleging First Amendment violations

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My full written story from yesterday www.npr.org/2026/08/18/n... The ABC network has sued the Federal Communications Commission, alleging that the Trump administration is violating its First Amendment rights by challenging ABC broadcast licenses and investigating t...

FCC Accuses ABC of ‘Disinformation Campaign’ After First Amendment Lawsuit | Law Commentary

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In battle of #ABC, #Disney v. #FCC, government agency accuses entertainment companies of "ongoing campaign of disinformation." www.lawcommentary.com/articles/fcc... Lone Democrat on federal panel says lawsuit is "good for the #FirstAmendment." www.npr.org/2026/08/19/n... The Federal Communications Commission accused ABC and parent company Disney of running an "ongoing campaign of disinformation" T