Freedom of Press

Question 1

Freedom of Press

Answer 1

Generaly media enjoys no greater free speech freedom than do private citizens

General regulations or taxes imposed to businesses apply to media as well.

Special regulations/taxes targeting media specifically must meet strict scrutiny.

Question 2

Publication of Unlawfully Obtained Information

Answer 2

May publish if: truthful and matter of publi concern, media did not obtain it unlawfully or know who did AND original speaker of truthful information had reduced expectation of privacy.

Question 3

Standards of Review For Media; Content Based

Answer 3

Regulation of all media are subject to strict scrutiny

Question 4

Standards of Review for Media: Content Neutral

Answer 4

Regulation of print, internet and cable television are viewed under strict scrutiny.

Content neutral regulations of radio/television broadcasts will be subject only to intermediate scrutiny.