ABC sues FCC, claiming First Amendment violations, escalating months-long feud
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ABC on Tuesday sued the Federal Communications Commission, alleging that the commission's early review of its broadcast licenses is unconstitutional under the First Amendment.
The TV giant, along with parent company Disney, accused the FCC of waging a "retaliatory campaign" against them because President Donald Trump's administration disapproves of their programming.
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