Jimmy Kimmel Live!: Democratic congressional leaders, Hollywood unions rally amid show's suspension
Rally to protest Jimmy Kimmel's suspension
Politicians and Hollywood union members united to rally in protest of Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.
LOS ANGELES - Democratic Congressional leaders and Hollywood union members united in response to the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show suspension.
What we know:
They spoke outside the Dolby Theater, which is across the street from where the show is taped.
Late night host Jimmy Fallon has been under fire over his comments about Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist who was shot and killed in Utah. On Sunday, an estimated 90,000 people attended Kirk's memorial service as he was laid to rest in Arizona.
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Some people are frustrated over ABC pulling Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air indefinitely, arguing the suspension is an attack on free speech.
Others say he crossed the line and should be canceled.
Organizers for Monday’s rally say the intent is to "defend Americans' constitutional right to free speech and against the FCC's threats and intimidation."
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The congressional delegation planning to attend includes Representatives Laura Friedman, Judy Chu, Gil Cisneros, among others.
They will be joined by members of the Writers Guild of America, the Directors Guild of America, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and the Teamsters.
What they're saying:
Organizations said the event also highlighted the impact the show's suspension will have on writers and crews that support filming and production.