OMAHA, Neb (KMTV) — In the wake of Jimmy Kimmel Live being pre-empted by his network, and two station ownership groups, Nebraska-based experts are raising concerns about potential government influence on broadcast content. Recent comments by President Trump suggested negative coverage could be grounds for revoking broadcast licenses.

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Paul McGreal, a constitutional law professor at Creighton University, warns that government pressure on broadcasters could violate First Amendment protections.

"You can absolutely make an argument — and a strong argument — that in these contexts that the government is violating the First Amendment," McGreal said.

The concerns stem from Trump's comments suggesting

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