FCC Moves to Dismiss ‘Meritless’ ABC First Amendment Suit

The Federal Communications Commission has requested a Washington D.C. court to dismiss a First Amendment lawsuit filed by ABC on August 18. ABC alleges that the agency conducted a retaliatory campaign against the network's free speech through early station license reviews. The FCC rejects these claims, labeling the lawsuit as meritless. The legal action seeks to halt a proceeding involving the agency and Chairman Brendan Carr regarding specific demands made to the network.