Press Flashcards
True or False: The press has no greater freedom of speech than private citizen?
True
What is the standard of speech?
Press has the right to public truthful information regarding a public matter and can only be restricted by a sanction that is narrowly tailored to further an interest of the highest order.
Does the press and public have a right to attend criminal and civil trials?
Yes judge can make a finding limiting it as necessary to protect another interest.
Include voir dire and other pretrial proceedings.
Does the press have the auto right to interview prisons or prison grounds?
No
True or False: Radio and Tv can be more regulated than the press.
Yes - The right of the public to receive information of public concern is paramount and allows government to forbid ownership of certain stations or prohibit indecent speech on the airwaves.
Can a radio station be required to offer free broadcasting time to certain individuals ?
Yes
What is scrutiny for regulation of newspaper?
Strict
What is the scrutiny for regulation of broadcast media?
Rational basis likely unless content based
What is the scrutiny required for regulation of TV?
Intermediate scrutiny unless content based
How is the internet regulated?
Strict Scrutiny Standards