Legal Opinion
American Civil Liberties Union v. Federal Communications Commission
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Decided October 7, 1985No. 85-1336PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Per curiam
On May 2, 1985, the Federal Communications Commission published a Report and Order1 amending portions of the Cable Communications Policy Act relating to cable access channels, local regulation of basic cable service rates, ownership of cable systems by other media, local franchise fees, and franchise renewal standards. Close to two hundred entities, including municipalities, corporations, and public interest organizations, joined the proceedings by filing comments with the FCC regarding the proposed amendments.
Upon publication of a final order by the FCC, those parties who believe they are…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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3Cited by1 opinion
- American Civil Liberties Union v. Federal Communications CommissionCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1985