7.1 Government Regulation of Media
WEBLearn how the U.S. federal government regulates media through two agencies: the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Explore the history, purpose, and current function of each agency, as well as their role in antitrust legislation and media markets.
What a ruling barring federal interaction with social media means : NPR
WEBJul 5, 2023 · The government's ability to fight disinformation online has suffered a legal setback that experts say will have a chilling effect on communications between federal agencies and social media...
How much control should a government have over citizens' social media …
WEBSep 11, 2023 · Federal officials, according to the court, did run afoul of the First Amendment by coercing and significantly encouraging the social media platforms to censor disfavored speech. And they did this...
Media - Federal Communications Commission
WEBThe Commission is responsible for political programming rules for radio, television, cable television and direct broadcast satellite (DBS). The Bureau’s political programming staff is available to answer questions either by email, campaignlaw@fcc.gov, or by …
Supreme Court allows White House to press social media …
WEBJun 26, 2024 · The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the White House and federal agencies such as the FBI may continue to urge social media platforms to take down content the government views as misinformation,...
Why Americans are losing trust in elections and the media
WEBJan 16, 2022 · Two researchers from the Pew Research Center, Bradley Jones and Katerina Eva Matsa, discuss data showing why Americans are losing faith in the media and U.S. elections.
The Government and the News Media
WEBJan 11, 2009 · How has the federal government influenced the news industry in the U.S.? This report examines the history and current policies of government support, regulation and subsidies for news media.
12.2: Government Regulation of Media - Social Sci LibreTexts
WEBAug 25, 2022 · The U.S. federal government has long had its hand in media regulation. Media in all their forms have been under governmental jurisdiction since the early 1900s. Since that time, regulatory efforts have transformed as new forms of media have emerged and expanded their markets to larger audiences.
Regulation of the Media: Overview - LII / Legal Information Institute
WEBThis web page discusses various aspects of media regulation under the First Amendment, such as taxation, labor relations, antitrust laws, and broadcasting. It does not address any federal laws that prevent print media from publishing or distributing information.
Supreme Court: The Feds Can Tell Social Media Platforms to ... - PCMag
WEBJun 26, 2024 · The feds can notify social media platforms about posts they believe violate the sites' policies and suggest they be removed, but you can't bring a First Amendment case unless there's actual "do...
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