Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. v. Federal Communications Commission

Sections 4 and 5 of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 require cable television systems to devote a portion of their channels to the transmission of local broadcast television stations. This case presents the question whether these provisions abridge the freedom of speech or of the press, in violation of the First Amendment.

The United States District Court for the District of Columbia granted summary judgment for the United States, *627holding that the challenged provisions are consistent with the First Amendment. Because issues of material fact remain unresolved…