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Supreme Court discusses implementation of TikTok ban


The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on whether a law forcing TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance to divest itself of the company violates free speech rights under the First Amendment. The law, which aims to address national security concerns regarding potential Chinese government influence on the platform, requires ByteDance to sell by January 19. The court may issue a provisional block while it considers the case further.

Former President Trump initially threatened to ban TikTok but later expressed support, even meeting with the company’s CEO. A consortium led by billionaire Frank McCourt has made an offer to buy TikTok, but it’s unclear if a sale will be completed by the deadline.

The U.S. Court of Appeals upheld the law, stating it served a compelling government interest in national security. TikTok’s lawyers argue that the law suppresses speech without adequately addressing security concerns. Public interest groups like the ACLU and Cato Institute support TikTok on free speech grounds.

On the other hand, the government, supported by Montana and 21 states, argues that the law addresses serious security threats posed by a foreign adversary controlling TikTok. Solicitor General Prelogar contends that the law doesn’t restrict speech but protects against foreign influence.

TikTok, popular among 170 million Americans, provides personalized video content through algorithms. The Supreme Court’s decision could have significant implications for the future of social media regulation and free speech rights.

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