# ABC Sues FCC Over First Amendment, Escalating Long-Running Dispute

ABC has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission, alleging violations of the First Amendment. The legal action intensifies a months-long feud between the network and the regulator. The case could have broad implications for how the FCC oversees broadcast content.

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## Sources

### Business
- [Washington Post Biz](https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/08/18/abc-sues-fcc-claiming-first-amendment-violations-escalating-months-long-feud/) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:14:08 +0000