Houchins v. KQED, Inc., 438 U.S. 1 (1978), was a 1978 United States Supreme Court case in which the Court refused to recognize a "right of access", under the First Amendment, to interview particular prisoners. See more Sheriff Houchins of Alameda County in California controlled all access to the County Jail. KQED, a local radio and television operator, reported on a prisoner suicide in the jail and included a statement from a staff … See more Justice Stevens wrote the dissent, joined by Justices Brennan and Powell. The dissent disagreed with the Majority's opinion, and felt that Sheriff Houchins should have … See more • Text of Houchins v. KQED, Inc., 438 U.S. 1 (1978) is available from: CourtListener Google Scholar Justia See more The court voted 4-3 in favor of Sheriff Houchins, and reversed and remanded the case back the District Court. Chief Justice Burger wrote the Majority opinion, joined by Justice White and Rehnquist. Justice Stewart concurred with Judgment, while Justice Marshall … See more A 2009 Human Rights Watch report, on prison conditions in the United States, claimed that this means that "the kind of public and media scrutiny that helps prevent abuses of power in other government institutions simply does not operate in places of … See more WebRelying on those files, many previously unseen, I just published something hopefully close to that with the Buffalo Law Review titled, Does Houchins v. KQED, Inc. Matter?, 70 Buff. L. Rev. 1331 ...

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WebRespondent KQED, Inc., has televised a number of programs about prison conditions and prison inmates, and its reporters have been granted access to various correctional facilities in the San Francisco Bay area, including San Quentin State Prison, Soledad Prison, and the San Francisco County Jails at San Bruno and San Francisco, to prepare program material. WebSUNLIGHT IN THE COUNTY JAIL: HOUCHINS v. KQED, INC. AND CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTION FOR NEWSGATHERING By Roberta L. Cairney * "'Sunlight is said to be … calling spectrum

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WebUnited States Supreme Court. HOUCHINS v. KQED, INC.(1978) No. 76-1310 Argued: November 29, 1977 Decided: June 26, 1978. After respondent broadcasting company, … WebTalk:Houchins v. KQED, Inc. This article is within the scope of WikiProject Freedom of speech, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of Freedom of speech on … calling specks