What a recent Supreme Court decision could mean for Trump FCC pressure on broadcasters

The Supreme Court's decision in National Rifle Association v. Vullo, which found that government coercion to suppress speech violates the First Amendment, has drawn parallels to recent events. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's criticism of Jimmy Kimmel and subsequent actions by broadcasters to drop Kimmel's show, along with President Trump's suggestions about revoking licenses, raise concerns about potential First Amendment violations. While no legal action has been filed, the Vullo case sets a precedent suggesting such actions could be legally challenged. Experts see potential for future legal action based on the precedent set in the Vullo case.

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