why are people protesting disney

People are protesting Disney primarily because the company suspended late- night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel indefinitely following his controversial remarks regarding the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The suspension is viewed by many in the entertainment industry and beyond as a violation of free speech and corporate cowardice. Protesters, including members of Hollywood unions like the Writers Guild of America West, SAG-AFTRA, and others, gathered outside Disney studios to express anger and call for Kimmel's reinstatement. They accuse Disney and its network ABC of yielding to political pressure, notably from Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr, and of censoring protected speech. The protests have involved calls to boycott Disney+ and Disney-affiliated services, reflecting broader concerns about free speech and the cultural controversies Disney has been embroiled in recently.