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‘These threats are meant to chill speech’: FCC Commissioner speaks out about Kimmel’s removal
MSNBC· 2025-09-18 18:36
FCC's Role and Authority - The FCC licenses broadcasters to serve communities in the public interest [4] - The FCC lacks the authority, ability, or constitutional right to censor broadcasters [4] - Censoring broadcasters violates the First Amendment and the Communications Act [5] - Defining "public interest" is crucial, with considerations for localism, diversity of viewpoints, and competition [6] - The FCC's role is to license broadcasters in the public interest and then step back, avoiding infringement on the First Amendment [14] License Revocation and Free Speech - Revoking a license is extremely rare due to its harsh consequences [8] - Threats to revoke licenses can chill speech [8] - Satire has a rich history and plays an important role in pushing back against those in power [14] - The FCC should not judge what is funny or determine content [14] Administration's Actions and Concerns - The administration is accused of using "public interest" to justify censorship [2][4][5] - The administration is allegedly retaliating against those who speak out against it [10] - There are concerns about corporate capitulation to the administration's pressure [9][10]
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Elon Musk· 2025-09-01 20:59
RT Robert Jenrick (@RobertJenrick)At the invitation of Yvette Cooper’s lawyers, the Court of Appeal ruled the ‘public interest’ was in keeping illegal migrants in hotel accommodation close to their GP practices, while the harms to Epping residents were put aside.It even encourages councils and the police to curb local protests rather than stopping the use of hotels housing illegal migrants.It’s there in black and white: the entire system has been turned against the British people. ...