Can Jimmy Kimmel file a first amendment lawsuit? It depends on one thing

[jc456]

Here’s the thing. You’re just some nickname in a message board. The fact that you’re claiming that ABC didn’t act because of FCC pressure doesn’t prove anything.
The FCC told Disney to do this the easy way or the hard way before ABC made a move.

where's your link to that? You're just a nickname in a message board

 

[NetJedi]

If Jim Kimmel brings a lawsuit, he would likely sue both ABC and the government officials involved, especially the FCC chair Brendan Carr, if he pressured ABC to suspend him.

Yeah Perry Mason, except for the fact that Kimmel has no standing, he doesn't own "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (Disney does) and his contract is still being honored, so what would he being suing for? hurt feelings?

Disney can do whatever they want with the IP they own and their programming schedule, as far as him suing the FCC , ROFLMAO! you need to go back to law school, preferably one that doesn't publish its applications on the insides of bubble gum wrappers.

 

[ColonelAngus]

1A does not apply to someone working for a private business.

If you embarrassed your company and might compromise their ability to be profitable, you can be fired.

For example:

H&M faced backlash when they released an ad featuring a Black child wearing a hoodie with the slogan "Coolest Monkey in the Jungle." The ad was deemed racially insensitive and sparked protests and calls for a boycott. In response, H&M fired several employees, including the head of their marketing team, and apologized for the mistake. This was seen as an effort to protect the company’s brand from further damage.

Papa Johns CEO and founder was removed after making a racial slur.

IF YOU EMBARRASS YOUR EMPLOYER AND MIGHT LOSE THEM MONEY, YOU CAN GET FIRED.

How is this news to people?

If any of you went on TV right now and dropped an n bomb, YOU WOULD LIKELY BE FIRED.

Kimmel embarassed DISNEY….CYA.

 

[Missourian]

This is irrelevant because the constitution doesn’t say anything about firing vs having ones entire show taken out as a valid distinction for a violation of free speech.
Why why don’t you ask your AI chatbot if suspension of a show is immune from first amendment lawsuits?

As long as the FCC rules exist, there is no violation.

Jimmy Kimmel spread a hoax knowing full well the information was false.

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You liberal scum lie through your teeth.

 

[berg80]

As you know Jimmy Kimmel was fired from ABC.
If it’s shown that government officials coerced or pressured ABC to suspend Jimmy Kimmel (or threatened regulatory action if they didn’t), then that crosses into state action , meaning ABC’s act might not be purely private. That could make ABC’s suspension count as governmental suppression of speech, which the First Amendment forbids.

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/09/18/jimmy-kimmel-supreme-court-first-amendment-lawsuit-00570697

A $6.2 billion deal looms over Jimmy Kimmel's suspension​

• Jimmy Kimmel's show was suspended by ABC following criticism by FCC chair Brendan Carr.
• The two biggest local TV operators also came out swinging against Kimmel before his show was pulled.
• The companies are both pursuing, or considering, M&A deals that would require FCC approval.

A $6.2 billion deal looms over Jimmy Kimmel's suspension

Jimmy Kimmel drew the wrath of Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair after the FCC's Carr criticized him. Nexstar has a $6.2 billion deal on the line.

www.businessinsider.com

The saying, "follow the money," comes to mind.

The companies, which did not respond to a request for comment, also have business reasons to keep Carr and the FCC happy.

In August, Nexstar announced it wanted to buy Tegna, another local TV operator, for $6.2 billion in a deal that would require FCC approval. That same month, Sinclair said it was reviewing its business and considering "acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and business combinations," which would also be subject to FCC review.

Puts things in perspective. All media companies who need Dotard's approval for anything, especially a merger, know they have to please Dear Leader.

 

[ColonelAngus]

The dickhead can just start a YouTube show.

Relax.

None of you watched him anyways.

 

[jc456]

just more demofk fkwads worried more about a live guy over a murdered guy. inhumane, and they all who commented in here completely made hypocrites of themselves off the inhumane thread.

 

[ColonelAngus]

When PAPA JOHN was fired….where were you lefty *****?

 

[Frankeneinstein]

As you know Jimmy Kimmel was fired from ABC.
If it’s shown that government officials coerced or pressured ABC to suspend Jimmy Kimmel (or threatened regulatory action if they didn’t), then that crosses into state action , meaning ABC’s act might not be purely private. That could make ABC’s suspension count as governmental suppression of speech, which the First Amendment forbids.

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/09/18/jimmy-kimmel-supreme-court-first-amendment-lawsuit-00570697

You've been eat'n too much of that deep fried tofu Cleetus.

 

[DonGlock26]

Maybe they fired him to make way for a DEI hire?

 

[Frankeneinstein]

As you know Jimmy Kimmel was fired from ABC.
If it’s shown that government officials coerced or pressured ABC to suspend Jimmy Kimmel (or threatened regulatory action if they didn’t), then that crosses into state action , meaning ABC’s act might not be purely private. That could make ABC’s suspension count as governmental suppression of speech, which the First Amendment forbids.
https://www.politico.com/news/magaz...upreme-court-first-amendment-lawsuit-00570697

tell us Cleetus, what does this picture do for you?

have any problem with it?

 

[TemplarKormac]

Yeah 'cause they didn't fire him, they didn't even cancel his show.

Cause: comedian makes inaccurate factual statements about pending criminal litigation in violation of FCC licensing terms for the airing network.

Effect:

Step 1: Nexstar and Sinclair ABC affiliates preempt the show.

Step 2: ABC pulls the show off the schedule.

Step 3: The corporate entity, Disney, who owns the network cancels the show, and, ergo the person has been effectively fired, for cause.

 

[DonGlock26]

tell us Cleetus, what does this picture do for you?

have any problem with it?

Oh, that's why he got cancelled. The Left hates people who wear blackface.

 

[iamwhatiseem]

As you know Jimmy Kimmel was fired from ABC.
If it’s shown that government officials coerced or pressured ABC to suspend Jimmy Kimmel (or threatened regulatory action if they didn’t), then that crosses into state action , meaning ABC’s act might not be purely private. That could make ABC’s suspension count as governmental suppression of speech, which the First Amendment forbids.

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/09/18/jimmy-kimmel-supreme-court-first-amendment-lawsuit-00570697

Two affiliates which own a combined 400 stations pulled out Wednesday - they had no choice, and it had nothing to do with Trump

 

[ColonelAngus]

tell us Cleetus, what does this picture do for you?

have any problem with it?

I do not care and have never found Kimmel funny. I have never consumed any of his content.

Did Karl Malone cry about it?

 

[TemplarKormac]

But whatever the cause, even if it’s a good one, if it came under threat of the FCC, then Kimmel has a case

No. What he did violated the FCC license ABC has.

 

[BackAgain]

A $6.2 billion deal looms over Jimmy Kimmel's suspension​

• Jimmy Kimmel's show was suspended by ABC following criticism by FCC chair Brendan Carr.
• The two biggest local TV operators also came out swinging against Kimmel before his show was pulled.
• The companies are both pursuing, or considering, M&A deals that would require FCC approval.

A $6.2 billion deal looms over Jimmy Kimmel's suspension

Jimmy Kimmel drew the wrath of Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair after the FCC's Carr criticized him. Nexstar has a $6.2 billion deal on the line.

www.businessinsider.com

The saying, "follow the money," comes to mind.

The companies, which did not respond to a request for comment, also have business reasons to keep Carr and the FCC happy.

In August, Nexstar announced it wanted to buy Tegna, another local TV operator, for $6.2 billion in a deal that would require FCC approval. That same month, Sinclair said it was reviewing its business and considering "acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and business combinations," which would also be subject to FCC review.

Puts things in perspective. All media companies who need Dotard's approval for anything, especially a merger, know they have to please Dear Leader.

What a trite way of pretending to discuss this matter.

I’m not saying some pending / possible business deals might not be in the thinking of Disney or ABC or Sinclair etc. that’s allowed.

But, that’s not the same thing as claiming that the piece of shit unfunny late night host, Jimmy Kimmel, was a victim of governmental censorship. (And in order to make a colorable 1st Amendment claim, the plaintiff would have to prove that the plaintiff both has actual standing to sue and that the government’s “connection” to his suspension somehow made his suspension the result of a governmental action.”)

Kimmel has no standing. He’s not the owner of his show. His gripe is about what Disney and ABC chose to do for their own business reasons. That’s not a 1st Amendment claim.

And the big component is governmental action which allegedly “violates” the 1st Amendment. Guess what? There is no “there,” there.

 

[TemplarKormac]

But whatever the cause, even if it’s a good one, if it came under threat of the FCC, then Kimmel has a case

It didn't. The affiliate networks started the ball rolling.

 

[struth]

A $6.2 billion deal looms over Jimmy Kimmel's suspension​

• Jimmy Kimmel's show was suspended by ABC following criticism by FCC chair Brendan Carr.
• The two biggest local TV operators also came out swinging against Kimmel before his show was pulled.
• The companies are both pursuing, or considering, M&A deals that would require FCC approval.

A $6.2 billion deal looms over Jimmy Kimmel's suspension

Jimmy Kimmel drew the wrath of Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair after the FCC's Carr criticized him. Nexstar has a $6.2 billion deal on the line.

www.businessinsider.com

The saying, "follow the money," comes to mind.

The companies, which did not respond to a request for comment, also have business reasons to keep Carr and the FCC happy.

In August, Nexstar announced it wanted to buy Tegna, another local TV operator, for $6.2 billion in a deal that would require FCC approval. That same month, Sinclair said it was reviewing its business and considering "acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and business combinations," which would also be subject to FCC review.

Puts things in perspective. All media companies who need Dotard's approval for anything, especially a merger, know they have to please Dear Leader.

Employees should really consider the legal jeopardy they might be putting their employers in by their actions at work

 

[ColonelAngus]

Any other useless information? why are you telling me this?

I doubt it, as he's a real man, and as I was unaware that was the needed criteria for a "racist black face"... but I was actually expecting that type of response from the boards resident klansman whom it was directed at, why do you ask?

Didnt you ask me about the Kimmel blackface?

Post #51 in this thread.

You asked me “Have any problem with it?”

Are you ******* retarded?