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Disney-owned ABC files First Amendment lawsuit against FCC
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Disney-owned ABC filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission on the grounds that the FCC's investigation and early broadcast license renewal process constitute retaliation related to the network's programming. The network claimed the FCC actions violate First Amendment protections. ABC did not specify which programming prompted the alleged retaliation in the initial filing.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/18/disney-abc-first-amendment-lawsuit-fcc.html
