Statement of Commissioner Clyburn on U.S. Supreme Court FCC v. Fox
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STATEMENT OF FCC COMMISSIONER MIGNON L. CLYBURN ON THE DECISION
OF THE U.S. SUPREME COURT IN FCC v. FOX TELEVISION STATIONS
“In reviewing the Supreme Court’s decision, which is narrowly focused on conduct froma decade ago, we will adhere to the principles set forth by the Court.
Citizens depend on laws that protect their families, and look to both industry and
government to ensure that no child is unduly influenced by harmful material before they reach
the age of understanding. However, we must be mindful of the rights guaranteed under the First
Amendment.”
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