Jimmy Kimmel Live! Legal experts say pulling Jimmy Kimmel from air may amount to illegal ‘jawboning’ Free speech scholars say ABC’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely represents “jawboning,” when government officials pressure private companies to suppress speech. Kimmel’s suspension for Kirk comments sparks furor over free speech and censorship After Jimmy Kimmel’s show was suspended “indefinitely” for comments he made following Charlie Kirk’s death, questions about free speech and just what is government censorship reach heightened levels. On Thursday, Seth Meyers said on his show that the president was cracking down on free speech. But I do know Jimmy Kimmel, and he’s a decent, funny, and loving guy, and I hope he comes back.”