The entertainment world is still reeling from ABC 's decision to suddenly pull Jimmy Kimmel from the air indefinitely on Wednesday for his controversial on-air comments relating to the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk . In the immediate aftermath, the decision, which came after viral backlash and pressure from the FCC under chair Brendan Carr , was met with widespread criticism and fears over the future of free speech. Among those coming to the defense of the Jimmy Kimmel Live! host were Hollywood's pre-eminent unions, including the Writers Guild of America, Screen Actors Guild —American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, and the Producers Guild of America, among others. All of them struck roughly the same chord, slamming the move as an attempt to
Sean Astin's SAG-AFTRA Administration, WGA and PGA Condemn Jimmy Kimmel's Politically Motivated Suspension

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