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FCC asks judge to dismiss ABC lawsuit over broadcast licenses
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· September 4, 2026
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Key points This review began following President Donald Trump's call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel over a joke. The FCC has requested a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by ABC regarding broadcast licenses.
The FCC has requested a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by ABC regarding broadcast licenses. ABC's lawsuit aims to prevent the agency from taking actions that could lead to the revocation of its local broadcast licenses, potentially forcing stations off the air.
The lawsuit was filed after the FCC initiated an early review of the licenses, which deviated from the usual renewal schedule. This review began following President Donald Trump's call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel over a joke.
Further details about the lawsuit and the FCC's investigation into Disney/ABC are available, including a related story about Disney suing the FCC over a challenge to broadcast licenses.
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Category: News Published: September 4, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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