Legal Group Prepares to Battle Fairness Doctrine
- Lawrence Jones - Christian Post Reporter
- Feb 17, 2009
The American Center for Law and Justice, a legal group which specializes in constitutional law, said Monday it is preparing a litigation strategy to combat the Fairness Doctrine should it return.
For months, Christian ministries and groups have been on guard against renewed legislative efforts to reinstate a former federal communications rule that required broadcasters to provide opportunity for opposing views on controversial issues.
The groups have also expressed concern that the incoming chairman of the Federal Communications Commission could help reimpose the doctrine, without any congressional or executive order since the FCC is an independent regulatory agency.
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