Free Press, et al v. FCC
| Free Press, National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians- Communications Workers of America, The NewsGuild-Communications Workers of America, United Church of Christ Media Justice Ministry, Inc. and Public Knowledge |
| Federal Communications Commission |
| 26-1065 |
| March 23, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit |
| Other |
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| REPLY [2173975] filed by DIRECTV, LLC in 26-1062 to response [ # 2172820-2 ], [ # 2172798-2 ] [Service Date: 05/18/2026 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 2,484 Words. [26-1062, 26-1065]--[Edited 05/19/2026 by LMM] (Simeone, Timothy) [Entered: 05/18/2026 08:55 PM] |
| REPLY [2173945] filed by Free Press, National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians- Communications Workers of America, Public Knowledge, The NewsGuild-Communications Workers of America and United Church of Christ Media Justice Ministry, Inc. in 26-1065 to response [ # 2172820-2 ], [ # 2172798-2 ] [Service Date: 05/18/2026 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 1749 words. [26-1065, 26-1062]--[Edited 05/19/2026 by AY--MODIFIED EVENT] (Wolfson, Paul) [Entered: 05/18/2026 05:00 PM] |
| REPLY [2173943] filed by Broadband Communications Association of Pennsylvania, Broadband Communications Association of Washington, Indiana Cable and Broadband Association, Mississippi Internet and Television, Newsmax Media Inc., Tennessee Cable & Broadband Association and VCTA-Broadband Association of Virginia to response [ # 2172820-2 ], [ # 2172798-2 ] [Service Date: 05/18/2026 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 2,596 words. [26-1062] (Clement, Paul) [Entered: 05/18/2026 04:56 PM] |
| CLERK'S ORDER [2173143] filed granting motion to extend time [ # 2172555-2 ]; responses to motion to dismiss appeals for lack of jurisdiction [ # 2171876-2 ] are now due 05/29/2026 [26-1062, 26-1065] [Entered: 05/13/2026 02:08 PM] |
| RESPONSE [2172820] to order [ # 2170860-2 ] filed by Nexstar Media Inc. in 26-1062 (Service Date: 05/11/2026 by CM/ECF NDA) Length Certification: 5,194 words. [26-1062, 26-1065] (Johnson, Thomas) [Entered: 05/11/2026 04:08 PM] |
| RESPONSE [2172798] to order [ # 2170860-2 ] filed by FCC in 26-1062, 26-1065 (Service Date: 05/11/2026 by CM/ECF NDA) Length Certification: 2,883 Words. [26-1062, 26-1065] (Carr, James) [Entered: 05/11/2026 03:18 PM] |
| UNOPPOSED MOTION [2172555] to extend time to file brief to 05/29/2026 filed by Broadband Communications Association of Pennsylvania, Broadband Communications Association of Washington, Indiana Cable and Broadband Association, Mississippi Internet and Television, Newsmax Media Inc., Tennessee Cable & Broadband Association, VCTA-Broadband Association of Virginia and DIRECTV, LLC in 26-1062, Free Press, National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians- Communications Workers of America, Public Knowledge, The NewsGuild-Communications Workers of America and United Church of Christ Media Justice Ministry, Inc. in 26-1065 [Service Date: 05/08/2026 ] Length Certification: 433. [26-1062, 26-1065] (Clement, Paul) [Entered: 05/08/2026 05:31 PM] |
| NOTICE [2171939] to join motion to dismiss case for lack of jurisdiction [ # 2171876-2 ] filed by Appellee in 26-1062, 26-1065 filed by Nexstar Media Inc. in 26-1062 [Service Date: 05/05/2026 ] [26-1062, 26-1065] (Johnson, Thomas) [Entered: 05/05/2026 03:26 PM] |
| MOTION [2171876] to dismiss case for lack of jurisdiction filed by FCC in 26-1062, 26-1065 (Service Date: 05/05/2026 by CM/ECF NDA) Length Certification: 1,340 Words. [26-1062, 26-1065] (Carr, James) [Entered: 05/05/2026 01:42 PM] |
| PER ABOVE ORDER lodged Amicus briefs [ # 2165063-2 ], [ # 2165507-2 ], [ # 2165682-2 ], [ # 2165807-2 ] are filed [26-1062, 26-1065] [Entered: 04/29/2026 11:55 AM] |
| PER CURIAM ORDER [2170860] filed ORDERED that the motions for leave to participate as amicus curiae [ # 2166004-2 ], [ # 2165772-2 ], [ # 2165742-3 ], [ # 2165526-2 ], & [ # 2164878-2 ] be granted. The Clerk is directed to file the lodged amicus briefs [ # 2165063-2 ], [ # 2165507-2 ], [ # 2165682-2 ], & [ # 2165807-2 ]. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the emergency motions for a stay pending appeal [ # 2165115-2 ] & [ # 2164865-2 ] be denied. It is FURTHER ORDERED, on the courts own motion, that the Federal Communications Commission and Nexstar Media, Inc. each file a response to the emergency petitions for a writ of mandamus [ # 2164863-2 ] & [ # 2165080-2 ] by May 11, 2026. Appellants and intervenor DIRECTV, LLC may each file a reply by May 18, 2026 (SEE ORDER FOR MORE DETAILS). Before Judges: Wilkins, Katsas and Rao. [26-1062, 26-1065] [Entered: 04/28/2026 02:57 PM] |
| DOCKETING STATEMENT [2169918] filed by Free Press, National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians- Communications Workers of America, The NewsGuild-Communications Workers of America, United Church of Christ Media Justice Ministry, Inc. and Public Knowledge in 26-1065 [Service Date: 04/22/2026 ] [26-1065, 26-1062] (Wolfson, Paul) [Entered: 04/22/2026 05:06 PM] |
| ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2169904] filed by N/A and co-counsel Andrew Bookbinder on behalf of Appellants Free Press, National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians- Communications Workers of America, The NewsGuild-Communications Workers of America, United Church of Christ Media Justice Ministry, Inc. and Public Knowledge in 26-1065. [26-1065, 26-1062] (Bookbinder, Andrew) [Entered: 04/22/2026 04:28 PM] |
| STATEMENT OF ISSUES [2169922] filed by Free Press, National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians- Communications Workers of America, The NewsGuild-Communications Workers of America, United Church of Christ Media Justice Ministry, Inc. and Public Knowledge in 26-1065 [Service Date: 04/22/2026 ] [26-1065, 26-1062] (Wolfson, Paul) [Entered: 04/22/2026 05:12 PM] |
| ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2169924] filed by N/A and co-counsel Simon C. Brewer on behalf of Appellants Free Press, National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians- Communications Workers of America, Public Knowledge, The NewsGuild-Communications Workers of America and United Church of Christ Media Justice Ministry, Inc. in 26-1065. [26-1065, 26-1062] (Brewer, Simon) [Entered: 04/22/2026 05:22 PM] |
| STATEMENT OF ISSUES [2169570] filed by Broadband Communications Association of Pennsylvania, Broadband Communications Association of Washington, Indiana Cable and Broadband Association, Mississippi Internet and Television, Tennessee Cable & Broadband Association and VCTA-Broadband Association of Virginia [Service Date: 04/20/2026 ] [26-1062] (Clement, Paul) [Entered: 04/20/2026 05:43 PM] |
| STATEMENT OF INTENT REGARDING APPENDIX DEFERRAL [2169568] filed by Broadband Communications Association of Pennsylvania, Broadband Communications Association of Washington, Indiana Cable and Broadband Association, Mississippi Internet and Television, Tennessee Cable & Broadband Association and VCTA-Broadband Association of Virginia [Service Date: 04/20/2026 ] Intent: AppxDeferred [26-1062] (Clement, Paul) [Entered: 04/20/2026 05:42 PM] |
| UNDERLYING DECISION IN CASE [2169566] submitted by Broadband Communications Association of Pennsylvania, Broadband Communications Association of Washington, Indiana Cable and Broadband Association, Mississippi Internet and Television, Newsmax Media Inc., Tennessee Cable & Broadband Association and VCTA-Broadband Association of Virginia [Service Date: 04/20/2026 ] [26-1062]--[Edited 04/21/2026 by LMM] (Clement, Paul) [Entered: 04/20/2026 05:41 PM] |
| CERTIFICATE AS TO PARTIES, RULINGS AND RELATED CASES [2169562] filed by Broadband Communications Association of Pennsylvania, Broadband Communications Association of Washington, Indiana Cable and Broadband Association, Mississippi Internet and Television, Tennessee Cable & Broadband Association and VCTA-Broadband Association of Virginia [Service Date: 04/20/2026 ] [26-1062] (Clement, Paul) [Entered: 04/20/2026 05:37 PM] |
| DOCKETING STATEMENT [2169560] filed by VCTA-Broadband Association of Virginia, Broadband Communications Association of Pennsylvania, Broadband Communications Association of Washington, Indiana Cable and Broadband Association, Mississippi Internet and Television and Tennessee Cable & Broadband Association [Service Date: 04/20/2026 ] [26-1062] (Clement, Paul) [Entered: 04/20/2026 05:36 PM] |
| LETTER [2169308] pursuant to FRAP 28j advising of additional authorities filed by DIRECTV, LLC in 26-1062 [Service Date: 04/18/2026 ] [26-1062, 26-1065] (Simeone, Timothy) [Entered: 04/18/2026 05:22 PM] |
| RESPONSE [2169037] to letter [ # 2167179-2 ], letter [ # 2167179-3 ] filed by FCC in 26-1062, 26-1065 [Service Date: 04/16/2026 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 96 Words. [26-1062, 26-1065] (Carr, James) [Entered: 04/16/2026 03:09 PM] |
| LETTER [2168140] pursuant to FRAP 28j advising of additional authorities filed by DIRECTV, LLC in 26-1062 [Service Date: 04/10/2026 ] [26-1062, 26-1065] (Simeone, Timothy) [Entered: 04/10/2026 04:47 PM] |
| LETTER [2167179] pursuant to FRAP 28j advising of additional authorities filed by Broadband Communications Association of Pennsylvania, Broadband Communications Association of Washington, Indiana Cable and Broadband Association, Mississippi Internet and Television, Newsmax Media Inc., Tennessee Cable & Broadband Association and VCTA-Broadband Association of Virginia in 26-1062, Free Press, National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians- Communications Workers of America, Public Knowledge, The NewsGuild-Communications Workers of America and United Church of Christ Media Justice Ministry, Inc. in 26-1065 [Service Date: 04/06/2026 ] [26-1062, 26-1065] (Clement, Paul) [Entered: 04/06/2026 10:15 AM] |
| AMICUS FOR APPELLANT BRIEF [2166338] filed by Zionist Organization of America in 26-1062 [Service Date: 03/31/2026 ] Length of Brief: 2,179 Words. [26-1062, 26-1065] (Blasey, Ralph) [Entered: 03/31/2026 01:36 PM] |
| CLERK'S ORDER [2166030] filed granting motion to permit pro se electronic filing [ # 2165525-2 ] [26-1062, 26-1065] [Entered: 03/30/2026 08:21 AM] |
| LETTER [2166025] pursuant to FRAP 28j advising of additional authorities filed by DIRECTV, LLC in 26-1062 [Service Date: 03/29/2026 ] [26-1062, 26-1065] (Simeone, Timothy) [Entered: 03/29/2026 10:53 AM] |
| REPLY [2165995] filed by DIRECTV, LLC in 26-1062 to response [ # 2165740-2 ], [ # 2165735-2 ] [Service Date: 03/27/2026 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 2,569 words. [26-1062, 26-1065] (Simeone, Timothy) [Entered: 03/27/2026 04:40 PM] |
| REPLY [2165993] filed by Broadband Communications Association of Pennsylvania, Broadband Communications Association of Washington, Indiana Cable and Broadband Association, Mississippi Internet and Television, Tennessee Cable & Broadband Association and VCTA-Broadband Association of Virginia to response [ # 2165740-2 ], [ # 2165735-2 ] [Service Date: 03/27/2026 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 2,599 words. [26-1062] (Clement, Paul) [Entered: 03/27/2026 04:38 PM] |
| APPELLANT REPLY [2165985] filed by Free Press, National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians- Communications Workers of America, Public Knowledge, The NewsGuild-Communications Workers of America and United Church of Christ Media Justice Ministry, Inc. in 26-1065 [Service Date: 03/27/2026 ] Length of Brief: 2596. [26-1065, 26-1062] (Wolfson, Paul) [Entered: 03/27/2026 04:13 PM] |
| ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2165943] filed by Jonathan A. Friedman and co-counsel Michael D. Hurwitz, Samuel H. Eckland on behalf of Appellants Broadband Communications Association of Pennsylvania, Broadband Communications Association of Washington, Indiana Cable and Broadband Association, Tennessee Cable & Broadband Association, Mississippi Internet and Television and VCTA-Broadband Association of Virginia. [26-1062] (Friedman, Jonathan) [Entered: 03/27/2026 03:04 PM] |
| MOTION [2166004] to participate as amicus curiae [Disclosure Listing: Attached] filed by Zionist Organization of America [Service Date: 03/27/2026 ] [26-1062]--[Edited 03/31/2026 by LMM] (Blasey, Ralph) [Entered: 03/27/2026 05:43 PM] |
| AMICUS FOR APPELLANT BRIEF [2165682] lodged by National Religious Broadcasters [Service Date: 03/25/2026 ] Length of Brief: see amicus brief below; contained at page number 13. [26-1062, 26-1065]--[MODIFIED EVENT FROM FILED TO LODGED--Edited 03/26/2026 by LMM] (Farris, Michael) [Entered: 03/26/2026 09:10 AM] |
| MOTION [2165742] to participate as amicus curiae [Disclosure Listing: Attached] filed by Center for American Rights [Service Date: 03/26/2026 ] [26-1062, 26-1065]--[Edited 03/26/2026 by LMM] (Suhr, Daniel) [Entered: 03/26/2026 11:50 AM] |
| RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION [2165735] to motion [ # 2164865-2 ], motion [ # 2164865-3 ], motion [ # 2165115-2 ] filed by Nexstar Media Inc. in 26-1062 [Service Date: 03/26/2026 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 5,168 words. [26-1062, 26-1065] (Johnson, Thomas) [Entered: 03/26/2026 11:30 AM] |
| RESPONSE [2165740] to order and to motion [ # 2165237-2 ], [ # 2165115-2 ], [ # 2164865-2 ], [ # 2164865-3 ] filed by FCC in 26-1062, 26-1065 [Service Date: 03/26/2026 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 5,189 Words. [26-1062, 26-1065] (Scher, William) [Entered: 03/26/2026 11:42 AM] |
| MOTION [2165772] to participate as amicus curiae [Disclosure Listing: Attached] filed by National Religious Broadcasters [Service Date: 03/26/2026 ] [26-1062, 26-1065] (Farris, Michael) [Entered: 03/26/2026 01:39 PM] |
| CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE [2165805] to Amicus brief [ # 2165742-2 ], motion to participate as amicus curiae [ # 2165742-3 ] filed by Center for American Rights in 26-1062. [26-1062, 26-1065] (Suhr, Daniel) [Entered: 03/26/2026 03:46 PM] |
| AMICUS FOR APPELLEE BRIEF [2165807] lodged by Center for American Rights in 26-1062 [Service Date: 03/26/2026 ] Length of Brief: 2,960 words. [26-1062, 26-1065]]--[MODIFIED EVENT FROM FILED TO LODGED--Edited 03/31/2026 by LMM] (Suhr, Daniel) [Entered: 03/26/2026 03:51 PM] |
| ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2165809] filed by Daniel Suhr on behalf of Movant-Amicus Curiae for Appellee Center for American Rights in 26-1062. [26-1062, 26-1065] (Suhr, Daniel) [Entered: 03/26/2026 03:57 PM] |
| ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2165666] filed by Mark I. Bailen on behalf of Appellant Newsmax Media Inc.. [26-1062] (Bailen, Mark) [Entered: 03/25/2026 08:48 PM] |
| ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2165613] filed by Timothy J. Simeone and co-counsel E. Austin Bonner, Jason Neal on behalf of Intervenor for Appellant DIRECTV, LLC in 26-1062. [26-1062, 26-1065] (Simeone, Timothy) [Entered: 03/25/2026 03:09 PM] |
| NOTICE [2165510] of intention to intervene [Disclosure Listing: Attached] filed by Nexstar Media Inc. [Service Date: 03/25/2026 ] [26-1062, 26-1065]--[Edited 03/25/2026 by LMM] (Johnson, Thomas) [Entered: 03/25/2026 11:24 AM] |
| MOTION [2165526] to participate as amicus curiae [Disclosure Listing: Not Applicable to this Party] filed by Michael O'Rielly [Service Date: 03/24/2026 ] [26-1062, 26-1065] [Entered: 03/25/2026 11:51 AM] |
| MOTION [2165525] to permit pro se electronic filing status filed by Michael O'Rielly in 26-1062 (Service Date: 03/24/2026 by US Mail) Length Certification: 48 words. [26-1062, 26-1065] [Entered: 03/25/2026 11:50 AM] |
| ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2165341] filed by Paul R.Q. Wolfson and co-counsel Bradley Girard, Robin F. Thurston on behalf of Appellee FCC and Appellants Free Press, National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians- Communications Workers of America, Public Knowledge, The NewsGuild-Communications Workers of America and United Church of Christ Media Justice Ministry, Inc. in 26-1065, Appellants Broadband Communications Association of Pennsylvania, Broadband Communications Association of Washington, Indiana Cable and Broadband Association, Mississippi Internet and Television, Newsmax Media Inc., Tennessee Cable & Broadband Association, VCTA-Broadband Association of Virginia, Movant-Amicus Curiae for Appellant Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom, Intervenor for Appellant DIRECTV, LLC and Appellee FCC in 26-1062. [26-1065, 26-1062] (Wolfson, Paul) [Entered: 03/24/2026 02:21 PM] |
| ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2165265] filed by Paul D. Clement and co-counsel James Y. Xi, Kevin Wynosky on behalf of Appellants Broadband Communications Association of Pennsylvania, Broadband Communications Association of Washington, Indiana Cable and Broadband Association, Mississippi Internet and Television, Tennessee Cable & Broadband Association and VCTA-Broadband Association of Virginia. [26-1062] (Clement, Paul) [Entered: 03/24/2026 11:28 AM] |
| PER CURIAM ORDER [2165237] filed ORDERED, on the courts own motion, that appellee file a combined response to the emergency motions for stay pending appeal by noon on Thursday, March 26. Appellants may file replies in support of their motions by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 27. Before Judges: Wilkins, Katsas and Rao. [26-1062, 26-1065] [Entered: 03/24/2026 10:48 AM] |
| CERTIFIED COPY [2165082] of Notice of Appeal to appellee [ # 2165080-2 ] [26-1065] [Entered: 03/23/2026 03:37 PM] |
| NOTICE OF APPEAL [2165080] of a decision by federal agency filed by Free Press, National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians- Communications Workers of America, NewsGuild-Communications Workers of America, Public Knowledge and United Church of Christ Media Justice Ministry, Inc. [Service Date: 03/23/2026] Disclosure Statement: Attached. [26-1065] [Entered: 03/23/2026 03:36 PM] |
| CLERK'S ORDER [2165084] filed consolidating cases 26-1065 (Consolidation started 03/23/2026) with 26-1062. Directing party to file in 26-1065 initial submissions: APPELLANT docketing statement due 04/22/2026. APPELLANT statement of issues due 04/22/2026. [26-1062, 26-1065] [Entered: 03/23/2026 03:39 PM] |
| EMERGENCY MOTION [2165115] to stay underlying order pending appeal filed by Free Press, National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians- Communications Workers of America, NewsGuild-Communications Workers of America, Public Knowledge and United Church of Christ Media Justice Ministry, Inc. in 26-1065 (Service Date: 03/23/2026 by CM/ECF NDA) Length Certification: 5183. [26-1065, 26-1062] (Wolfson, Paul) [Entered: 03/23/2026 05:26 PM] |
| AGENCY NOTICE OF APPEAL CASE docketed. [26-1065] [Entered: 03/23/2026 03:33 PM] |
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