Syracuse Peace Council v. FCC

867 F.2d 654 (D.C. Cir. 1989)

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Nature of the Case

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Facts

Under the fairness doctrine, the FCC required broadcast media licensees to provide coverage of vitally important controversial issues of interest in the community served by the licensees and required them to provide a reasonable opportunity for the presentation of contrasting viewpoints on such issues. The Commission, during an adjudication of a complaint against Meredith Corporation, decided that the doctrine did not serve the public interest. At no time during the hearing was it determined that the fairness doctrine was constitutionally compelled nor that it was statutorily mandated.