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ABC Sues FCC to Stop License Renewal Demands

8/18/2026

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  • ABC filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday.
  • The complaint alleges the FCC’s actions are part of a campaign by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration against ABC.
  • It seeks to halt a proceeding where FCC Chairman Brendan Carr demanded license renewal for ABC’s eight stations.
  • The lawsuit warns the FCC could prolong litigation or revoke the stations’ licenses, potentially forcing ABC off the air.