FCC Early License Review of ABC Triggers Free Speech Concerns

The FCC initiated an early review of ABC's broadcast licenses for eight stations, prompting ABC to characterize it as an unprecedented intimidation campaign and drawing warnings from bipartisan ex-FCC officials who argue the action sets a chilling precedent and raises constitutional free speech concerns.

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