ABC Tells Judge That Donald Trump’s Regulatory Threats Continue To Chill Its Speech, But Network Faces Jurisdictional Hurdle In FCC Lawsuit

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A federal judge heard arguments Tuesday in ABC’s First Amendment lawsuit against the FCC, with the network’s attorney arguing that the Trump administration’s threats to its broadcast licenses have created an ongoing chilling effect.

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  • A federal judge heard arguments Tuesday in ABC’s First Amendment lawsuit against the FCC, with the network’s attorney arguing that the Trump administration’s threats to its broadcast licenses have created an ongoing chilling effect.
  • Reported by Deadline and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:37:01 UTC.

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  1. Shia LaBeouf Settles Lawsuit From FKA Twigs Over Illegal NDA

  2. ABC Tells Judge That Donald Trump’s Regulatory Threats Continue To Chill Its Speech, But Network Faces Jurisdictional Hurdle In FCC Lawsuit

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