Disney Sues FCC Over Retaliatory License Crackdown

ABC and its parent company The Walt Disney Co. have filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), alleging First Amendment violations.

The lawsuit claims that the FCC has taken actions to retaliate against ABC for its news coverage, late-night satire, and views on talk shows, which have sparked President Trump's ire.

The network argues that these actions are a form of government censorship and suppress disfavored expression.

ABC and Disney own eight local TV stations that rely on public airwaves and require federal licenses. The FCC forced them to undergo early scrutiny of their license renewal process, years ahead of schedule, which is an unprecedented move in the modern era.