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by reallydude 2577 days ago
Isn't that the point? What you prosecute is not related the first amendment, despite the actions being protected by it.
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This case is clearly price fixing, not first amendment.

The radio stations weren't broadcasting their prices to consumers, but secretly communicating with competitors to form a cartel, which is forbidden. Doesn't matter if they were radio stations or grocery stores.