The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is investigating a San Francisco radio station for broadcasting information about an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation, raising questions about whether the station acted in the public interest. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says the station revealed the live location and vehicle descriptions of ICE agents conducting an operation in East San Jose, a known area for gang activity.
Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don’t miss our weekly town hall.Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr said Thursday the body is investigating a San Francisco radio station over whether it acted out of the public interest when broadcasting information about an operation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement .
The host then reportedly said agents were noted outside a home at the intersection of South White Road and Tully Road in San Jose, as well as at a “target” at the corner of South King Road and Story Road in the city.
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