Statement of Michi Eyre: Prometheus v FCC decision
Today's decision in the 3rd Circuit was a major victory for localism, women, people of color and the overall public interest.
The court acknowledges what many of us knew all along, that the FCC's broadcast ownership restrictions are too lax and do nothing to promote diversity in ownership and programming.
While we, the public have achieved this victory, it is only one stepping stone. We must continue to close the gaps in broadcast law that preclude local organizations, minority groups and local ministries from being able to use local broadcast spectrum to convey their message because of national interests.