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ABC Files First Amendment Lawsuit Against FCC

HeadlineAug 19, 2026
Image Credit: Reuters/Fred Prouser

ABC filed a First Amendment lawsuit on Tuesday against the Federal Communications Commission, alleging that the Trump administration has undertaken a “retaliatory campaign” against the network.

This comes as the FCC is closely scrutinizing ABC on several fronts. The media regulator is investigating the broadcaster over corporate diversity programs, as well as alleged political bias on the morning show “The View.” The FCC is also pushing several ABC stations to renew their broadcast licenses years earlier than expected.

Last year, ABC briefly suspended late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel under pressure from FCC Chair Brendan Carr. After national outcry, Kimmel was reinstated. We’ll have more on this story after headlines.

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