U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments over TikTok divestment law
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear TikTok's challenge to a potential ban on January 10, citing First Amendment concerns and potential harm to U.S. businesses and content creators.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells the app. The law, known as the Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, is based on national security concerns regarding TikTok's ownership. The Supreme Court will hear arguments on January 10, just before the law is set to take effect on January 19. TikTok and ByteDance, along with a group of users, argue that the law violates the First Amendment's free speech protections. TikTok claims that a ban would significantly harm U.S. businesses and content creators who rely on the platform. The Supreme Court has not issued an injunction to block the law from taking effect but will consider the request during the upcoming oral arguments. The case has gained attention as it coincides with the transition to a new presidential administration, with TikTok hoping for a more favorable outcome under President-elect Donald Trump, who has expressed a positive view of the app.
- The Supreme Court will hear TikTok's challenge to a potential ban on January 10.
- The law requires ByteDance to sell TikTok or face being removed from U.S. platforms.
- TikTok argues the law violates free speech rights under the First Amendment.
- A ban could result in significant financial losses for U.S. businesses and content creators.
- The case is influenced by the upcoming change in presidential administration.
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11 commentsThe government targeting a company like this is extraordinary and should require due process with supporting evidence. Unfortunately, details of allegations remaining secret due to claims of 'national security' has a poor historical track record of abuse.
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If internet platforms do have speech then they should be liable for it.
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