Communications Act of 1934
Coverage of Communications Act of 1934 in the Nexus archive.
- ABC plays the victim in FCC complaint over ‘The View’
ABC has filed an FCC complaint challenging whether 'The View' qualifies as a news program under Section 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, which mandates equal on-air opportunities for political candidates. The FCC is enforcing the law to ensure compliance with broadcast regulations.
- ABC can beat Trump FCC's license threat if owner Disney is willing to fight
Disney, owner of ABC, has legal support to challenge the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) recent broadcast license review due to protections in the 1996 Telecommunications Act. Legal experts argue the law makes revoking or denying broadcast licenses extremely difficult, even during renewal processes.
- Why is the FCC targeting Disney's ABC license?
The Federal Communications Commission is investigating ABC stations, owned by Disney, for potential violations of the Communications Act of 1934 and the agency's prohibition on unlawful discrimination. The investigation focuses on 'possible violations' related to discriminatory practices.
- FCC calls in Disney-owned ABC stations for early license review in wake of Jimmy Kimmel controversy
The FCC has accelerated the license renewal process for eight Disney-owned ABC stations, citing investigations into potential violations of the Communications Act and FCC rules, following controversy over Jimmy Kimmel's 'expectant widow' joke. The licenses, originally due for renewal between 2028 and 2031, must now be submitted by May 2026.