Disney Sues FCC Over 'Retaliatory' Broadcast License Review

The Walt Disney Company (DIS) and its ABC unit have filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over an early review of licenses for Disney's eight ABC television stations.

The suit alleges that the Trump administration is using the FCC to retaliate against Disney for its perceived political views, violating the company's First Amendment rights.

The complaint claims that the FCC is attempting to speed up a routine license review process, which would give the agency greater control over the stations' operations and content.

Disney and ABC are seeking to halt the review and restore the usual timeline for evaluating broadcast licenses.