Jimmy Kimmel has a strong First Amendment claim against Trump's FCC

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4. Tell me what you see in this dispute and your knowledge of entertainment contracts that

would make that possible, given ABC folded and had no intention of taking on the FCC in court to begin with. If they don't, how would Kimmel have any case beyond what he might wish to pursue against his employer, ABC (and which his contract undoubtedly provides no rights beyond a payout if ended early)? See my post below, as I had a long discussion this morning with my dog-walking lawyer bud who is a retired expert and DU professor on contract law**. I, too, had hoped I was wrong and that Kimmel would have a direct case, but he was pretty adamant as I summarized below.

**Kimmel has every right to say what he wants, but ABC (sadly) does not have to broadcast him doing so. They are on the hook for his contract payout, but given that they have no intention of suing the FCC, that appears to be the limit of action that Kimmel can take. Obviously, the answer lies in the public's response--both to ABC, the FCC, to Congress, and the administration. The latter public outrage could make some difference. The courts? Not so likely unless another litigant comes along (e.g., Congress).

Count me really angry and depressed over this...