Disney accuses Trump officials of ‘blatant violations’ of constitution amid FCC battle
Lawyers tell judge ABC being unfairly targeted as US regulator seeks review of network’s local TV station licenses
TL;DR
- Disney lawyers allege FCC's early review of ABC's TV licenses constitutes censorship and a violation of the US constitution.
- The FCC claims the early review is linked to an investigation into Disney's hiring practices, but the network argues it's politically motivated.
- ABC states that the FCC's actions have created a 'chilling effect' on its editorial decisions, leading to altered programming choices.
- A federal judge expressed skepticism about the FCC's rationale, questioning the timing of the review and past comments made by FCC officials.
- The judge is considering the case 'under advisement' without issuing an immediate order.