The Trump administration is asking a court to dismiss Disney's lawsuit against the FCC and allow an FCC proceeding that could lead to nonrenewal of ABC's broadcast licenses. Two watchdog groups and individual viewers are attempting to intervene, concerned that Disney may settle with the FCC in a way that doesn't serve the public interest. The FCC claims the review concerns DEI policy discrimination allegations rather than speech retaliation.
Background
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has previously threatened ABC over content on Jimmy Kimmel Live and The View, raising concerns about government pressure on broadcast networks. This case sits at the intersection of broadcast licensing policy, free speech, and executive branch influence over media.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Sep 5, 2026 at 03:46 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10