ABC is pushing back hard against the FCC's attempt to toss its First Amendment lawsuit, arguing in a new court filing that the agency's early license review amounts to a political weapon aimed at punishing the network for its programming. The network filed its opposition brief on Thursday, the Sept. 17 reply deadline set by […] The post ABC fights FCC license review in court, calls early renewal process a 'broadcaster death penalty' appeared first on American Almanac .
ABC is pushing back hard against the FCC's attempt to toss its First Amendment lawsuit, arguing in a new court filing that the agency's early license review amounts to a political weapon aimed at punishing the network for its programming. The network filed its opposition brief on Thursday, the Sept. 17 reply deadline set by a federal judge, directly challenging the FCC's Sept. 4 motion to dismiss the case. ABC's legal team accused FCC Chairman Brendan Carr of using the early license renewal process to hang what it called "the broadcaster death penalty of license non-renewal or revocation over Plaintiffs' every editorial decision." A hearing is set for the week of Oct. 5. The filing marks the latest escalation in a legal clash that began…Open
Independent journalist Don Lemon joins The Weeknight to discuss Donald Trump and the FCC targeting journalists and news organizations to chill free speech, including his own.
Wake County, North Carolina parents want notice and opt-out for any classes taught by cross-dressing male teacher who may have identified as "non-binary" in job interview, arguing recent Supreme Court precedents demand it.
Agents visited Rochester man's home while he was traveling, then tracked him down to NYC hotel, to deliver "warning notice" that "practically shouts" criticizing ICE may get him prosecuted. DOJ objects to D.C. court jurisdiction.
Constitutional attorney John Eastman is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to stop the California Bar’s “politicized” efforts to strip him of his ability to practice law. The Claremont Institute senior fellow filed a petition on Friday requesting that the high court take up and hear arguments in his case, Eastman v. State Bar of California. […]
Hate speech laws are sold as necessary for social cohesion, protecting minorities, and preventing violence. In this video I take every major argument used to justify them, break it down, and rank them on a tier list. We cover claims that hate speech leads to violence, causes psychological harm, creates discrimination, silences minorities, destroys unity, and more, including the classic “free speech isn’t absolute” deflection. #politics #tierlist CHAPTERS 0:00 - Introduction 1:28 - Hate Speech Leads to Violence 2:35 - Hate Speech Causes Discrimination 3:35 - Hate Speech Silences Minorities 4:20 - Free Speech Isn't Absolute 5:09 - Laws Only Limit Offensive Terms 6:15 - Laws Don't Harm Free Speech 6:56 - Hate Speech Is Psychologically…
