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ABC, Trump FCC battle in federal court over free speech, jurisdiction
What happened
ABC has asked a federal judge to prevent the Trump administration from conducting an early review of its broadcast licenses, which ABC claims is unconstitutional and a violation of free speech. The judge did not immediately rule on ABC's request for a preliminary injunction. A government attorney argued that the court lacks jurisdiction over the case and that ABC has not established irreparable harm.
Why it matters
The case highlights a dispute between the Trump administration and a news network over the administration's authority to regulate broadcast licenses and the limits of free speech. The outcome could have implications for the balance between government regulation and media freedom. The case is part of a larger pattern of disputes between the Trump administration and news outlets.
Key facts
- ABC has sued the FCC and Commissioner Brendan Carr over the early review of its broadcast licenses. The review was ordered by Carr in April after a joke by ABC's Jimmy Kimmel infuriated Trump. The case is one of several ongoing legal battles between the Trump administration and news outlets.
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