ACLU Demands FCC Release Records Pertaining to ABC Early License Renewal, Alleging Agency’s Stated Rationale for Review ‘Does Not Seem Credible’
Variety • 7/28/2026 – 8/11/2026
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- 2026-07-28
- 2026-07-30
- 2026-08-11ACLU Demands FCC Release Records Pertaining to ABC Early License Renewal, Alleging Agency’s Stated Rationale for Review ‘Does Not Seem Credible’ (current)
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