Entertainment & Sports
Jul. 15, 2010
FCC Indecency Policy Struck Down
A New York federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the Federal Communications Commission's indecency policy is too vague and violates the First Amendment.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Judges from a federal appeals court have struck down the Federal Communications Commission's policy on indecent language, claiming the guidelines are too vague and violate the First Amendment.
The unanimous ruling was a victory for broadcasting companies, which have come under tight FCC scrutiny in recent years for on-air expletives.
The opinion marked the secon...
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