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Cable Television Regulation:
Turner Broadcasting System v. Federal Communications Commission

Argued: Oct. 7, 1996	Decided: March 31, 1997
Vote: 5 to 4

At Issue: Whether Congress is violating the First Amendment by requiring cable operators to carry local broadcast stations.

Decision: The Court ruled that cable systems can be forced to carry local broadcast television stations.

• Read the full text of the Turner Broadcasting System v. Federal Communications Commission decision at the FindLaw Internet Legal Resources Web site.

• Listen to the Turner Broadcasting System v. Federal Communications Commission opinion announcement in RealAudio at the Oyez Oyez Oyez Web site.

Background from The Post • High Court Upholds Law Aiding Broadcasters (April 1, 1997)

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