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ACLU Seeks FCC Records, Claims Retaliation Over Trump Critique

8/12/2026

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ACLU filed a FOIA request with FCC for files since Jan 20 2025 mentioning Disney, ABC, Kimmel or Trump officials.
Following the FCC’s April 28 order that forced Disney to file applications within 30 days, the ACLU alleges it retaliates for President Donald Trump and Melania Trump’s criticism of Kimmel’s joke.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says the order stems from a DEI probe, not speech concerns, and that Disney must prove interest.

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ACLU filed a FOIA request with FCC for files since Jan 20 2025 mentioning Disney, ABC, Kimmel or Trump officials.
Following the FCC’s April 28 order that forced Disney to file applications within 30 days, the ACLU alleges it retaliates for President Donald Trump and Melania Trump’s criticism of Kimmel’s joke.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says the order stems from a DEI probe, not speech concerns, and that Disney must prove interest.