ABC objects to ‘unlawful’ early license renewal for television stations
ABC has filed early license renewal applications for its television stations while objecting to the FCC's order that initiated the process. The network claims the order is unconstitutional and retaliatory, particularly in light of recent comments made by Jimmy Kimmel. ABC argues that this move threatens the First Amendment and could harm independent journalism.
- ▪ABC filed early license renewal applications for its eight television stations.
- ▪The network objected to the FCC's order, calling it unlawful and unconstitutional.
- ▪ABC claims the order is retaliatory following comments made by Jimmy Kimmel about the Trump family.
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The Disney-owned ABC network filed early license renewal applications for its eight television stations on Thursday, fulfilling a demand set by the Federal Communications Commission. But in doing so, the media company objected to the agency’s “unlawful, arbitrary, and unconstitutional” April 28 order that started the early renewal process years before the scheduled license expiration date. The FCC gave ABC 30 days to comply with its demand. Recommended Stories Springsteen announces pre-election concert near DC during rant against Trump administration Freedom 250 unveils entertainer lineup for National Mall fair, with some dropping out Dana White and Joe Rogan express reservations about outdoor UFC White House fight “The Commission had not demanded early renewal in over five decades.
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