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Disney sues FCC, alleging a violation of its First Amendment rights
AP News • • business
Key Points:
- Disney has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), alleging the agency violated its First Amendment rights.
- The lawsuit follows FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's defense of the agency's actions, stating broadcasters must "operate in the public interest" and criticizing the current state of news media trust.
- ABC opposes the FCC's early review of eight of its local broadcast licenses, arguing it is an attempt to suppress constitutionally protected free speech.
- The FCC's review began amid tensions related to late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, whose jokes offended President Donald Trump, with the agency citing diversity, equity, and inclusion concerns at ABC.
- Both the FCC and ABC have not yet commented on the lawsuit.
