Disney sues FCC and its chair, escalating fight against Trump's chief censor
Summary
Disney, ABC, and eight ABC-owned stations filed a federal lawsuit against the FCC and Chairman Brendan Carr to block what they call a campaign of censorship affecting ABC's speech. The filing seeks a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to halt early license reviews and potential license revocations, arguing First Amendment retaliation and government intimidation. The piece outlines background on Carr's actions, the legal arguments, and reactions from Disney, the FCC, and supporters of press freedom.