Disney's ABC filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in a Washington, D.C. district court, claiming that the FCC's investigation is a retaliatory campaign due to the network's programming, which has been critical of President Trump.
The lawsuit follows the FCC's decision to conduct an early renewal of ABC's broadcast station licenses, raising concerns about the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. This review process was reportedly triggered by political backlash against ABC, particularly after comments made by TV host Jimmy Kimmel.
ABC is seeking to halt the FCC's early renewal proceedings, which could affect its broadcasting operations and regulatory standing. The FCC has not yet commented on the lawsuit, indicating that the situation is still evolving