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ABC says FCC waging a retaliatory campaign violating free speech rights

ABC says FCC waging a retaliatory campaign violating free speech rights

Summary

ABC has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), claiming the agency is using its power to punish the network and limit its free speech rights. The network says the FCC has launched investigations and threatened to revoke licenses of local ABC stations.

Key Facts

  • ABC sued the FCC over what it calls a retaliatory campaign.
  • The network accuses the FCC of trying to censor its broadcasts.
  • ABC says the FCC is using investigations as a way to pressure the network.
  • The FCC allegedly threatened to remove broadcast licenses from ABC’s local stations.
  • ABC claims these actions violate its right to free speech.
  • The issue was discussed with FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez on a news program.
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