Disney's Battle for Press Freedom: A Line in the Sand? The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) ongoing battle with Walt Disney Co. has brought into sharp focus the struggle for press freedom in the United States.
This is not just a dispute between a media conglomerate and a regulatory agency, but a test of the fundamental principles that underpin America's democratic system.
Twenty two advocacy organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the National Coalition Against Censorship, and Electronic Frontier Foundation, have signed a letter urging Disney to stand its ground against the FCC.