Trump Urges Supreme Court to Pause TikTok Ban
President-elect Trump has requested the Supreme Court to pause a law requiring TikTok's sale or shutdown, citing free speech concerns, while the Biden administration supports the law for national security reasons.
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President-elect Donald Trump has filed a brief with the Supreme Court requesting a pause on a law that mandates TikTok to be sold or shut down by January 19, a day before his inauguration. The brief emphasizes Trump's opposition to the ban and his desire to address the issue through political means once in office. It does not take a stance on the First Amendment implications of the law, which TikTok argues violates the rights of its 170 million American users by stifling their speech based on unproven national security threats. The Biden administration defends the law, citing concerns over data privacy and foreign influence. The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on January 10, aiming to resolve the matter before the deadline. TikTok's brief highlights its role as a significant platform for communication and expression, while the government contends that the law is a necessary measure against potential threats posed by its Chinese ownership. The case represents a critical intersection of national security, free speech, and the influence of social media in American society.
- Trump seeks to delay TikTok's mandated sale or shutdown.
- TikTok argues the law violates First Amendment rights.
- The Biden administration supports the law citing national security concerns.
- The Supreme Court will hear arguments on January 10.
- The case highlights the tension between free speech and national security.
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