Cruz wants to make it easier for Americans to get damages for government censorship

The article discusses Senate Commerce Committee Chair Ted Cruz's (R-TX) plan to introduce a bill that would make it easier for Americans to sue the government for damages over alleged speech violations. Cruz is critical of recent comments made by Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr regarding Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, calling them "right out of Goodfellas." Cruz sees an opportunity for bipartisan support for the upcoming bill, as he claims to have heard support from Democratic colleagues for speaking out against Carr's statements. The bill would introduce new procedures for cases where people believe they've been censored by the government, making it easier for them to sue for monetary damages. However, the bill's targets, such as the Biden administration's alleged pressure on social media platforms to police speech, are likely to raise concerns among Democrats. The article also notes that there is no love lost between Cruz and Kimmel, despite the senator's supportive comments about the comedian's suspension.