Disney's ABC sued the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday to stop an early license renewal process it calls a
ABC Sues FCC to Block License Review, Suddenly Discovers the First Amendment
The network that cheered deplatforming now calls government retaliation an existential threat—because it's their speech.

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- The Daily Caller
ABC Sues Trump Television Regulator Over Threats Against Broadcast License - NBC News
Disney and ABC sue FCC to stop early license renewal process - TMZ
Disney Sues FCC Over Alleged 'Retaliatory Campaign' Against ABC Amid 'The View' Probe - Business | The Guardian
ABC sues Trump’s media regulator over demand for TV license renewals - CNBC
Disney-owned ABC files First Amendment lawsuit against FCC
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