FCC v. Fox Television
What's at Stake
Whether the FCC's censorship of "indecent" speech on broadcast radio and television is unconstitutional?
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Summary
Under the FCC's current rules, even fleeting expletives and fleeting nudity are prohibited on broadcast radio and television. A violation of that rule can lead to substantial fines. The FCC's enforcement of that rule has been inconsistent and uncertain, however, leading to arbitrary enforcement by the agency and self-censorship by broadcasters. The ACLU therefore argues that the rule is unconstitutional and should be struck down.
Legal Documents
- 11/10/2011
FCC v. Fox Television - ACLU Amicus Brief
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