“While you may not agree with the content, canceling ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ out of fear of retaliation from a President who quite literally can’t take a joke, clearly infringes[...]

Congressman Ruiz: You know, I believe the Bill of Rights defines the core of our country, and I hope my Republican colleagues recognize their importance. They certainly recognize the importance of the Second Amendment, but you can't have the second if you don't have the First Amendment.

While you may not agree with the content, canceling 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' out of fear of retaliation from a President who quite literally can't take a joke, clearly infringes on our First Amendment right to free speech.

And I look forward to our upcoming FCC oversight hearing, where I will have the opportunity to question Commissioner Carr about these action.

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Background:

Congressman Raul Ruiz serves on the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. The Subcommittee oversees the Federal Communications Commission as part of its jurisdiction.

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