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Why Jimmy Kimmel’s First Amendment rights weren’t violated – but ABC’s would be protected if it stood up to the FCC and Trump

  • Written by Wayne Unger, Associate Professor of Law, Quinnipiac University
Why Jimmy Kimmel’s First Amendment rights weren’t violated – but ABC’s would be protected if it stood up to the FCC and TrumpA crowd protests in Hollywood, Calif., on Sept. 18, 2025, after the suspension of the 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' taping earlier in the day. David Pashaee / Middle East Images via AFP, Getty Images

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has sparked a wave of political commentary.

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