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Cato Institute (post dated 2026-06-04) asserts the FCC has long exercised…

2026-06-04 · 19:00 UTC ·@CatoInstitute ·0 min read

Brief

Cato Institute is hosting a June 9, 2026 event (announced June 4) arguing that the FCC’s longstanding, unique regulatory authority over broadcast media exceeds typical First Amendment tolerances. The program will consider those policies in today’s media ecosystem, assess potential court challenges, and discuss how policymakers could limit abuse; registration link provided.

Why it matters

Cato Institute (post dated 2026-06-04) asserts the FCC has long exercised “significant and unique” authority over broadcast media that exceeds what is typically tolerated under the First Amendment.

Key details

Cato is hosting a live event on June 9, 2026 to examine impacts on free expression, likely court challenges to FCC actions, and policy options to prevent regulatory abuse; register/watch at ow.ly/EU0P50Z7hs3

Source evidence

The FCC has long exercised significant and unique authority over broadcast media beyond what is typically tolerated under the First Amendment.

How should such policies be considered in light of today’s media ecosystem and the broader values of free expression?

Please join us for an event that will discuss how the FCC’s actions toward broadcast media are affecting free expression, what challenges these actions might face in courts, and how policymakers could prevent abuse.