The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has asked a federal court to reject a lawsuit filed by The Walt Disney Company regarding the renewal of broadcast station licenses.

The filing, reported by Reuters, involves the FCC's decision to deny the renewal of licenses for several television stations. Disney, which owns these stations, challenged that decision in court.

In its response, the FCC argues that the court should dismiss Disney's lawsuit. The agency contends that the denial of the license renewals was a proper exercise of its authority.

The legal dispute centers on the renewal of the licenses for stations in the United States. The FCC has taken the position that the legal challenges brought by Disney do not have merit.