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ABC sues the FCC to stop an early review of its TV licenses

ABC accused the Trump Administration of waging "a retaliatory campaign" because it doesn't like what the network broadcasts.

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ABC has filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission, alleging that the Trump Administration is conducting a retaliatory campaign against the network. The suit claims the government’s actions are motivated solely by disapproval of ABC’s broadcast content. The legal dispute centers on the FCC’s early review of the network’s television licenses. ABC contends this review violates its constitutional free‑speech rights. The case is expected to continue for an extended period.

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