Jimmy Kimmel's suspension & questions about the First Amendment

First Amendment & Free Speech - The FCC licenses are in the hands of the FCC chair [1] - The First Amendment protects even satire and mockery [4] - Even extreme forms of speech are protected under the First Amendment, including Holocaust denial and cross burning [6][7] - The US does not have hate speech laws or restrictions; it has broad protection of all viewpoints with very narrow exceptions [11] Concerns & Criticisms - There are concerns about the government using its power to target and punish viewpoints critical of the president [2] - The current administration is criticized for preaching free speech while threatening the opposition [5] - Attorney General Pam Bondi's comments on hate speech showed a lack of understanding of the Constitution [10][12] - The president's threats against the "radical left" and comments about hate speech are seen as an attack on democracy [13] Historical Context - The Red Scare is mentioned as a shameful moment in history when leftist viewpoints were prosecuted [14]