"Last week, Jimmy Kimmel was taken off the air after the government threatened a private company with retaliation, marking a dark moment for freedom of speech in our nation. In an attempt to silence its critics, our government has resorted to threatening the livelihoods of journalists, talk show hosts, artists, creatives, and entertainers across the board. This runs counter to the values our nation was built upon, and our Constitution guarantees."
"Among the signatories are actors Tom Hanks, Ben Stiller, Billy Crystal, Robert De Niro, Florence Pugh, Pedro Pascal, Jennifer Aniston, Michael Keaton, Judd Apatow, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Regina King, Kirsten Dunst, Noah Wyle, Joaquin Phoenix, Diego Luna, Martin Short, Alison Brie, Timothy Olyphant, Joe Keery, and Jim Parsons; and musicians Olivia Rodrigo, "Weird" Al Yankovic, Beastie Boys' Adam Horovitz, Cyndi Lauper, and Sheryl Crow."
More than 400 actors, musicians, and creatives signed an open letter organized by the ACLU condemning government pressure that led to Jimmy Kimmel Live! being taken off the air. The signatories accuse government leaders of using threats and retaliation against artists, journalists, companies, and entertainers to silence critics. The letter frames such actions as a direct assault on freedom of speech and the livelihoods of media professionals. The signatories include prominent actors and musicians across film, television, and music. The letter asserts that these tactics contradict constitutional guarantees and foundational national values.
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