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politics1d ago
Disney accuses Trump's FCC of attempting to 'suppress speech' with license renewal investigation
- Disney and ABC challenge the FCC's early license renewal order as unconstitutional and coercive.
- The filing argues the renewal move threatens the public with a press that edits itself to avoid government displeasure.
- Disney cites DEI probe as context for the FCC's move, saying the order targets editorial voices.
- FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defended the renewal as part of the DEI investigation, per his public statements.
- Carr ordered eight ABC affiliates to file for early renewal to demonstrate public-interest performance.
- The filing references Trump administration officials' criticisms of ABC as evidence for the action.
- The companies say the move would force broadcasters to weigh regulatory retaliation before editorial decisions.
- Disney and ABC accuse the FCC of suppressing speech through its DEI-related investigation.
- The filing argues the order creates a chilling effect on journalism at ABC and its affiliates.
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