AFA Sues FCC Over Data Collection Mandate

In an era where personal information is as valuable as currency, protecting it from prying eyes is a battle on many fronts. Now the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has revived a policy requiring broadcasters to collect and disclose the demographic data of its employees.  I talked recently with Abraham Hamilton III, general counsel for the American Family Association (AFA), about the dangers of this policy and the legal action that AFA is taking.

It turns out, this isn't the first time such a policy has been proposed. Attempts in the eighties and nineties were struck down by the courts as being unlawful. Yet, the current administration is not only reviving this policy but is adding new layers that could have far-reaching consequences on privacy and equal protection under the law.

But what exactly is at stake here? According to Hamilton, the policy could potentially serve as a tool for advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ideology and be used to pressure organizations into conforming to federally mandated hiring practices. The implications of such governmental overreach go beyond broadcasters like AFA and raise fundamental questions about the role of government in the private lives of citizens.

As our conversation unfolded, we examined the lawsuit being filed by AFA against the Biden administration and what that legal challenge means for the future of privacy and freedom in America. This issue serves as a good reminder of the importance of understanding the freedoms guaranteed by our Constitution and working to elect leaders who honor those freedoms. I hope you’ll take a moment to listen to our conversation.

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