Summary
Hundreds of celebrities have signed a letter in support of free speech after Jimmy Kimmel's show was suspended over comments he made. The letter, organized by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), argues that silencing voices sets a harmful precedent.
Key Facts
- Over 430 individuals from Hollywood and Broadway signed the letter.
- The signers include well-known stars like Robert De Niro, Ben Affleck, and Meryl Streep.
- Jimmy Kimmel's show was suspended by ABC over remarks about a conservative activist.
- A group of ABC-affiliated stations decided not to air his show.
- Disney pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" from airing, leading to a debate on free speech.
- The ACLU letter claims this action threatens the right to free speech.
- Celebrities urge Americans to join the ACLU in defending constitutional rights.
