"Robert De Niro, Tom Hanks, and Jennifer Aniston are among 400 celebrities who signed an open letter from the American Civil Liberties Union denouncing ABC's decision to suspend late-night host Jimmy Kimmel."
"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, the letter said. This runs counter to the values our nation has built upon, and our Constitution guarantees."
"Regardless of our political affiliation, or whether we engage in politics or not, we all love our country, the letter added. We also share the belief that our voices should never be silenced by those in power because if it happens to one of us, it happens to all of us."
ACLU mobilized 400 celebrities to condemn ABC's decision to suspend late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. The group accused President Trump's administration of threatening a private company with retaliation to silence critics, characterizing that move as a dark moment for free speech. The statement asserted that the government has threatened the livelihoods of journalists, talk show hosts, artists, and entertainers. Signatories included Robert De Niro, Tom Hanks, Jennifer Aniston, Rosie O'Donnell, Meryl Streep, Mark Ruffalo, and others. The group asserted that voices should never be silenced by those in power and urged public support for defending nationwide free speech. Kimmel's suspension followed comments about a suspected killer's alleged political affiliation.
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