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Disney's ABC calls FCC license review 'unconstitutional'

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Disney's ABC network is challenging the FCC's early review of its broadcast licenses, calling the agency's actions "unlawful, arbitrary and unconstitutional." The FCC, under Chairman Brendan Carr, has intensified scrutiny of ABC, citing concerns about diversity practices and content moderation. However, Commissioner Anna Gomez has labeled these reviews as a politically motivated "assault on free speech," suggesting the FCC's actions are retaliatory. AI

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Disney's ABC calls FCC license review 'unconstitutional'

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Steven Sloan, The Associated Press ·

    Disney is calling Trump’s FCC ‘unconstitutional.’ It paid him $15 million 2 years ago

    "It is an extraordinary demonstration of power and coercion directed at disfavored editorial voices which sends a clear warning to every broadcaster."

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