FCC Asks Court to Throw Out ABC’s Lawsuit Alleging TV License Renewals Violate First Amendment, as Agency Repeats Claim the Action Is Unrelated to Jimmy Kimmel or ‘The View’

Story Timeline

1. 2026-08-18
   ABC Sues FCC Over Threats to Broadcast Licenses In First Amendment Case (Hollywood Reporter)+7 more sources
2. 2026-08-19
   Disney and ABC Pushing Back on the Trump FCC Is a Sneaky, Low-Risk Move That Could Make Them Look Like Heroes (IndieWire)+1 more source
3. 2026-08-21
   What’s Next For ABC Vs. FCC: Lawsuit Looks To Put Trump Attacks On Trial, But The First Battle May Be About Timing (Deadline)
4. 2026-09-04
   FCC Asks Court to Throw Out ABC’s Lawsuit Alleging TV License Renewals Violate First Amendment, as Agency Repeats Claim the Action Is Unrelated to Jimmy Kimmel or ‘The View’ (current)

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