Disney's ABC files early broadcast licenses renewal 'under protest' against the FCC
Disney said it filed renewals for eight broadcast station licenses "under protest," after the FCC launched an early review years ahead of schedule.
TL;DR
- Disney filed early broadcast license renewals for eight stations "under protest."
- The FCC launched an early review of Disney-owned ABC stations due to concerns about DEI efforts.
- Disney argues the FCC's order is unlawful, arbitrary, unconstitutional, and politically motivated.
- The FCC investigation into Disney's DEI practices began last March.
- Disney stated the FCC's actions are inconsistent with legitimate investigative authority and the First Amendment.
- FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defended the agency's actions, calling Disney's responses to the investigation "disingenuous, deficient, and improper."