Oyez: Louisiana Public Service Comm'n v. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 476 U.S. 355 (1986), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

Louisiana Public Service Comm'n v. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Docket:	84-871
Citation:	476 U.S. 355 (1986)
Petitioner:	Louisiana Public Service Comm'n
Respondent:	Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Consolidated:	California v. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), No. 84-889; Public Utilities Commission of Ohio v. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), No. 84-1054; Florida Public Service Commission v. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), No. 84-1069

Case Media

Abstract

Argument:	Monday, January 13, 1986
Decision:	Tuesday, May 27, 1986
Issues:	Federalism, Federal Preemption of State Regulation

Advocates

Michael Boudin	(on behalf of AT&T and the former Bell System Operating Companies)
Charles Fried	(on behalf of the federal parties)
Lawrence G. Malone	(on behalf of the appellant and petitioners)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

Decision: 5 votes for Louisiana Public Service Comm'n, 2 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Communication Act of 1934

O'Connor

Powell

Burger

Brennan

White

Marshall

Blackmun

Rehnquist

Stevens

Full Opinion by Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.

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