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FCC Chairman Opens Probe Into Disney and ABC DEI Practices: 'Iconic' Company 'Recently Went All In on DEI'


Published on 2025-03-29 02:04:28 - Variety
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  • FCC chair Brendan Carr, after publicly musing that he might go after Disney over its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, made it official: The agency has opened a probe into DEI practices at Disney and ABC. It's the latest warning shot from Carr against media companies in the Trump administration's war against DEI.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman, Brendan Carr, has initiated an investigation into the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices of Disney and ABC, following concerns raised by Republican lawmakers. This scrutiny comes after Disney announced a comprehensive DEI initiative aimed at enhancing representation and inclusion across its operations. The investigation focuses on whether these DEI policies could potentially violate federal laws, particularly in how they might affect hiring practices and content creation. Critics argue that such policies could lead to discrimination against certain groups, while supporters see them as necessary steps towards rectifying historical inequities in media representation. The probe reflects broader political and cultural debates about the role of DEI in corporate America.

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