Ars Technica
Disney sues FCC and its chair, escalating fight against Trump's chief censor
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The Walt Disney Company filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission and FCC Chair Brendan Carr on an unspecified date, according to the filing. Disney's complaint alleged that the FCC demanded "total capitulation" regarding content moderation policies. The lawsuit represents an escalation in a dispute between Disney and the FCC over regulatory authority. The specific claims, relief sought, and jurisdiction where the suit was filed were not detailed in the available text.
