Disney sues FCC and its chair, escalating fight against Trump's chief censor
Summary
Disney sued the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and its chairman, Brendan Carr, to stop what it calls a campaign of censorship against ABC by the Trump administration. The lawsuit claims the FCC is trying to retaliate against ABC by threatening to deny renewal of its broadcast licenses, violating the First Amendment right to free speech.Key Facts
- Disney, ABC, and eight ABC-owned broadcast stations filed a lawsuit in US District Court in Washington, D.C.
- They seek a court order to stop the FCC from reviewing and potentially denying ABC station license renewals early.
- The FCC chairman, Brendan Carr, ordered early license renewal applications for ABC stations, which are normally scheduled between 2028 and 2031.
- Disney accuses the FCC of retaliation because of ABC’s news stories and viewpoints that the Trump administration dislikes.
- Carr’s FCC claims the license review is due to possible violations of anti-discrimination rules related to ABC’s diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
- The FCC denies Disney’s accusations and says it is investigating claims of illegal discrimination by Disney.
- FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, a Democrat, opposes Carr’s actions and supports Disney’s position.
- The legal battle highlights tensions between the Trump administration and ABC, including a controversy after President Trump criticized ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
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