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CAR Bypasses FCC to Target Kimmel Amid Regulatory Threats

4/14/2026

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The Center for American Rights (CAR) used direct access to the FCC chairman to push a complaint against Jimmy Kimmel and ABC, per WIRED emails.
Emails show CAR bypassed standard review processes and pressed legal arguments aligned with criticisms of the press from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Kimmel faced suspension in September 2025 after threats from the FCC, which Carr said could trigger regulatory scrutiny for ABC affiliates.

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The Center for American Rights (CAR) used direct access to the FCC chairman to push a complaint against Jimmy Kimmel and ABC, per WIRED emails.
Emails show CAR bypassed standard review processes and pressed legal arguments aligned with criticisms of the press from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Kimmel faced suspension in September 2025 after threats from the FCC, which Carr said could trigger regulatory scrutiny for ABC affiliates.