Oyez: FCC v. Midwest Video Corp., 440 U.S. 689 (1979), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

FCC v. Midwest Video Corp.

Docket:	77-1575
Citation:	440 U.S. 689 (1979)
Petitioner:	Federal Communications Commission
Respondent:	Midwest Video Corp.
Consolidated:	American Civil Liberties Union v. Federal Communications Commission et al., No. 77-1648; National Black Media Coalition et al. v. Midwest Video Corporation et al., No. 77-1662

Case Media

Abstract

Argument:	Wednesday, January 10, 1979
Decision:	Monday, April 2, 1979
Issues:	Economic Activity, Cable Television Regulation

Advocates

(argued the cause for petitioner in No. 77-1575 and in support of petitioners in Nos. 77-1648 and 77-1662 under this Court's Rule 21 (4))

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

Decision: 6 votes for Midwest Video Corp., 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Communication Act of 1934

Burger

Brennan

Stewart

White

Marshall

Blackmun

Powell

Rehnquist

Stevens

Full Opinion by Justice Byron R. White

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