ABC's First Amendment lawsuit against the FCC could be a major showdown over the agency's authority and free speech -- if it gets to that point.

The Disney-owned network is switching its programming from one St. Louis station to another, attracting inquiries from the FCC’s Brendan Carr.

Disney's lawsuit revealed "The View" has curbed political candidate bookings and altered video clip selection amid the FCC's pressure on ABC stations.

ABC has been pushing back on FCC for several months now, but on Tuesday, it filed a First Amendment lawsuit, claiming that the agency’s regulatory actions and investigations were part of a Trump administration effort to punish it for its speech.

The Trump administration “has waged a retaliatory campaign against ABC for a single reason: it disapproves of what ABC broadcasts,” the lawsuit argues.

Internal documents obtained by Guardian show White House meetings, scheduled calls with top Trump officials and communications with Fox News producers

Disney is fighting back against the Trump administration — and FCC Chair Brendan Carr in particular -- and at least one federal regulator is cheering it on. The Walt Disney Co. and ABC sued the Federal Communications Commission Tuesday,

The network said it made changes, such as refraining from booking political candidates on "The View," for fear of retaliation.