South Carolina – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is part of a group of state attorneys general that is asking YouTube to change its mind on taking Univision out of its basic streaming package. Wilson and nine other attorneys general wrote a formal letter to the CEOs of Alphabet and Google, asking the companies to bring the channel back to YouTube TV’s standard selection.
Wilson highlighted how important Univision is to Hispanic communities across the United States. He said that it was the best place to find Spanish-language information and the most popular network among U.S. Hispanics. Its disappearance is a big problem for accessibility and representation. Wilson says that retaining Univision in the base package is about more than just entertainment. It makes sure that millions of Hispanic families can stay up to date on local events, cultural programming, and public issues that affect their lives directly.
The attorneys general said that putting Univision in a premium tier, which costs subscribers an extra $14.99 a month, could have bigger legal and moral effects. They said that this kind of action could cause problems with different state regulations that are meant to safeguard consumers and make sure that everyone has fair access to important media services. The coalition’s letter aggressively urged YouTube to change its mind and keep Univision on the main channel roster.
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Wilson stressed how important it is for everyone in a varied society to have fair access to knowledge in the letter. He called Univision a “lifeline” for many families because it offers reliable news and cultural programming that encourages people to get involved in their communities and participate in civic life. He warned that taking away such an important channel from the basic plan could leave millions of Spanish-speaking viewers without timely and relevant news.
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The attorneys general of Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Montana, Ohio, Texas, Utah, and Virginia all joined Wilson in the appeal. Together, they framed their message as an appeal for both legal and moral action, with the main goal being to make sure that digital broadcasting is fair and open to everyone.
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The gathering ended by asking YouTube’s officials to think about the decision again and keep their promise to treat all communities equally. Their unified move shows how state leaders are becoming more important in fighting for consumer rights and cultural representation in a media landscape that is becoming more digital.
You can read the letter here.
