ABC Sues F.C.C. to Block Threat to Its TV Licenses

The network asked a court to stop the agency from taking steps that could force ABC stations off the air and accused the F.C.C. of violating its First Amendment rights.

By Jim Rutenberg and John Koblin

Disney sues Trump administration over ‘retaliatory’ ABC licence review

US media giant accuses Federal Communications Commission of cracking down because it ‘disapproves’ of its broadcasts

ABC sues Trump’s media regulator over ‘politically motivated’ license renewals

Network alleges FCC demand for early license renewal is retaliation for content the administration disapproves of After being forced to apply early to renew its license to broadcast on the eight local television stations it owns, ABC has sued the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), arguing that it is being retaliated against for content-based reasons. The network filed the lawsuit on Tuesday while it waits to hear whether the Brendan Carr-led FCC approves its renewal requests, or, more l...

By Jeremy Barr in Washington

Disney sues US regulator, claiming political retaliation over ABC stations

FCC faces scrutiny as Disney claims licence renewal order is tied to political motives against ABC's coverage.

Disney sues FCC over ‘retaliatory campaign against ABC,’ seeks to block early renewal proceedings

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr called for early renewal of eight ABC-owned stations' licenses in April.

Disney-owned ABC files First Amendment lawsuit against FCC

Disney's ABC has sued the FCC claiming its investigation and early broadcast licenses renewal are a 'retaliatory campaign' due to its programming.

Disney sues FCC over Trump’s broadcast-license threat

Disney says the Trump administration “has attacked ABC’s speech — the stories its journalists report and the viewpoints its network programs air.”

By Robert Schroeder

Disney is suing the FCC in a departure from former CEO Bob Iger's strategy

Disney, under CEO Josh D'Amaro, is suing Brendan Carr's FCC. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Disney; Eric Lee/Getty Images Disney has sued the FCC, alleging "blatant retaliation" against its content. ABC said the Trump administration has repeatedly "attacked" its speech. Disney's legal strategy under CEO Josh D'Amaro differs from his predecessor's approach. Disney under Josh D'Amaro is pushing back strongly against Donald Trump's Federal Communications Commission. Disney-owned ABC sued the FCC...

ABC Sues FCC Over Threats to Broadcast Licenses

The FCC called the Disney-owned network's eight broadcast licenses in for an early renewal earlier this year and has challenged 'The View.'

By Caitlin Huston