ABC Sues F.C.C. to Block Threat to Its TV Licenses - The New York Times

“ABC, a Disney‑owned broadcast network, filed a federal lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission alleging that the agency’s review of its broadcast license renewals violates the First Amendment. The suit seeks an injunction to halt the FCC’s pending actions, which ABC says are politically motivated and threaten its ability to operate its TV stations nationwide. Expert Analysis: The case could force the FCC to adopt stricter, more transparent criteria for license reviews, potentially limiting future regulatory interventions in network broadcasting. A ruling in ABC’s favor would reinforce broadcasters’ constitutional protections and could reshape the balance of power between media conglomerates and federal regulators.”