U.S. Supreme Court
Jan. 12, 2012
Justices consider role of broadcasting in digital era
Despite the shrinking influence of broadcast television in American life, the U.S. Supreme Court signaled Tuesday that it has no appetite for taking away the government's power to police over-the-air indecency.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
WASHINGTON - Despite the proliferation of entertainment options shrinking the influence of broadcast television in American life, the U.S. Supreme Court signaled Tuesday that it has no appetite for taking away the government's power to police over-the-air indecency.
Several justices suggested that, even if broadcast television is being pushed to the margins, it should serve as a special safe hav...
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