ABC accuses FCC of violating its First Amendment rights over its scrutiny of “The View”

ABC has filed a petition with the Federal Communications Commission, alleging that the agency is infringing on its First Amendment rights in relation to the talk show “The View.” The petition, filed on May 7, claims that the FCC is questioning whether “The View” qualifies as a news program and has threatened to require ABC to provide equal airtime to any political candidate who requests it.

ABC argues that this demand from the FCC would have a chilling effect on free speech, particularly on the critical content that is protected under the First Amendment. The broadcaster is concerned that being forced to give equal airtime to political candidates could impact the editorial decisions and content of “The View.”

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Edited by Alain Sherter

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