Steve Mehs
06-17-02, 04:25 AM
It's expected that today satellite interests will learn whether the Supreme Court will hear a constitutional challenge of must-carry rules for dish services.
EchoStar and the Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association have argued that the must-carry mandate violates the First Amendment. DirecTV is not participating in the challenge, which was filed with the Supreme Court in March.
Cable once challenged the constitutionality of its must-carry rules, but the Supreme Court upheld the law.
The Supreme Court decision is expected this morning.
From SkyReport (http://www.skyreport.com) (Used with Permission)
EchoStar and the Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association have argued that the must-carry mandate violates the First Amendment. DirecTV is not participating in the challenge, which was filed with the Supreme Court in March.
Cable once challenged the constitutionality of its must-carry rules, but the Supreme Court upheld the law.
The Supreme Court decision is expected this morning.
From SkyReport (http://www.skyreport.com) (Used with Permission)