First Amendment advocates blast the FCC's early review of ABC broadcast licenses
First Amendment advocates have criticized the FCC's early review of ABC's broadcast licenses, viewing it as a threat to free speech. The review is reportedly linked to a controversial joke made by ABC's Jimmy Kimmel about First Lady Melania Trump. Critics argue that this action represents government overreach and retaliation against dissenting voices in the media.
- ▪The FCC announced an early review of ABC's broadcast licenses amid concerns over Disney's diversity practices.
- ▪The review was fast-tracked following a controversial joke made by Jimmy Kimmel about Melania Trump.
- ▪Advocacy groups claim the FCC's actions violate the First Amendment and represent government retaliation.
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- ▪ FCC orders early review of Disney’s TV licenses — NBC News — Politics
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U.S. newsFirst Amendment advocates blast the FCC's early review of ABC broadcast licenses"The FCC is neither the journalism police nor the humor police," a free speech nonprofit group said of the Trump administration's broadcast industry watchdog.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and an ABC logo.ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 28, 2026, 4:36 PM EDTBy Daniel ArkinFree speech advocates sounded the alarm Tuesday over the Federal Communications Commission’s challenge to ABC’s broadcast licenses, with some decrying the move as a threat to the First Amendment and a clear example of federal overreach.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.“The FCC is neither the journalism police nor the…
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