Disney Sues FCC Over Broadcast License Review
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Disney, ABC, FCC, Brendan Carr
United States
August 2026
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Disney sued the FCC and Chairman Brendan Carr, alleging a campaign of censorship. The lawsuit seeks to halt an early review of ABC station licenses. Disney claims the FCC is retaliating against ABC for its editorial content.
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