Oyez: FCC v. National Citizens Committee for Broadcasting, 436 U.S. 775 (1978), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

FCC v. National Citizens Committee for Broadcasting

Docket:	76-1471
Citation:	436 U.S. 775 (1978)
Petitioner:	Federal Communications Commission
Respondent:	National Citizens Committee for Broadcasting
Consolidated:	Channel Two Television Co. et al. v. National Citizens Committee for Broadcasting, No. 76-1521; National Association of Broadcasters v. Federal Communications Commission et al., No. 76-1595; American Newspaper Publishers Assn. v. National Citizens Committee for Broadcasting et al., No. 76-1604; Illinois Broadcasting Co., Inc., et al. v. National Citizens Committee for Broadcasting et al., No. 76-1624; Post Co. et al. v. National Citizens Committee for Broadcasting et al., No. 76-1685

Case Media

Abstract

Argument:	Monday, January 16, 1978
Decision:	Monday, June 12, 1978
Issues:	Economic Activity, Radio and Television Regulation

Advocates

(argued the cause for the United States)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

Decision: 8 votes for FCC, 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Communication Act of 1934

Brennan

Burger

Stewart

White

Marshall

Blackmun

Powell

Rehnquist

Stevens

Full Opinion by Justice Thurgood Marshall

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