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ABC Sues FCC Over License Threat | Birmingham News
ABC is suing the FCC over an unprecedented early review of its broadcast licenses, claiming it’s retaliation for their First Amendment speech—especially after Jimmy Kimmel’s Trump-related joke. The FCC, led by Trump-aligned Chairman Brendan Carr, cites ABC’s diversity efforts but critics say the move follows political pressure. Even “The View” faced scrutiny, though ABC insists it’s a news program exempt from equal-time rules. FCC Democrat Anna Gomez backed ABC and Disney, calling the FCC’s actions censorship and government intimidation. This isn’t new: Trump has repeatedly targeted Kimmel…
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