More than 400 celebrities have signed an open letter with the American Civil Liberties Union criticizing ABC's suspension of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” over comments the late-night host made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

“Last week, Jimmy Kimmel was taken off the air after the government threatened a private company with retaliation, marking a dark moment for freedom of speech in our nation," the letter, which was published on Monday, begins. "In an attempt to silence its critics, our government has resorted to threatening the livelihoods of journalists, talk show hosts, artists, creatives, and entertainers across the board. This runs counter to the values our nation was built upon, and our Constitution guarantees."

Among the Hollywood stars who signed the open

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