Overturning the FCC's Indecency Policy

This video originally aired on Saturday, July 17, 2010.

About This Video

Carter Phillips and Patrick Trueman spoke separately about the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals decision vacating the Federal Communications Commission’s indecency policy. The Court reviewed the policy after it was remanded by the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Phillips argued the case for Fox Television Stations. Mr. Trueman (and others) filed an amicus brief for Focus on the Family and Family Research Council. Kim Hart was the guest interviewer. The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events currently shaping telecommunications policy.

Keywords

Media Censorship, First Amendment, Courts & Judicial Process,

Related Subjects/Topics

  • Media
  • Federal Courts
  • U.S. Constitution

Speakers

  • Carter Phillips
  • Patrick Trueman
    Senior Legal Counsel, Family Research Council