Disney and ABC Sue FCC Over License Renewal Process

Why it matters locally: Virginia residents who consume Disney and ABC programming, or work in local broadcasting, could be indirectly affected by the outcome of this federal lawsuit, as broadcast license renewal processes are a foundational element of how stations operate nationwide.

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Washington D.C. – The Walt Disney Co. and ABC initiated legal action against the Federal Communications Commission. The lawsuit seeks to stop an early broadcast license renewal process. Attorneys representing Disney and ABC filed the suit. They contend the Trump administration implemented the early renewal process. The companies have not detailed specific impacts of the process in public filings.