FCC Investigates San Francisco Radio Station Over ICE Raid Coverage

The investigation focuses on whether KCBS Radio violated public interest obligations by broadcasting detailed information about undercover ICE agents.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched an investigation into KCBS Radio in San Francisco for sharing live locations and descriptions of undercover ICE agents during a January 26 broadcast.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr stated that the broadcast raised concerns about public safety and compliance with the station's public interest obligations under its FCC license.
Critics, including free press advocates, argue the investigation represents a chilling effect on press freedom and raises concerns about potential government overreach in targeting unfavorable reporting.
The broadcast, based on information from a local immigrant advocacy group, detailed the make, color, and locations of unmarked ICE vehicles operating in an area associated with gang activity.
The investigation follows broader scrutiny of media outlets under Carr's leadership, including probes into NPR and PBS, as well as accusations of political bias in FCC actions.