TikTok Faces Potential Ban in the US Amid Free Speech Concerns
TikTok is fighting a US law in court, saying it would severely impact free speech by banning the app unless ByteDance sells it. Concerns about Chinese data exploitation prompted the law, but TikTok denies any Chinese government links. The case may reach the Supreme Court as TikTok claims divestiture is impossible and would lead to its shutdown.
On Monday, TikTok argued in a Washington DC appeals court that a US law requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban would severely impact the free speech rights of its 170 million US users.
The law arises from concerns over potential data exploitation by the Chinese government, although TikTok and ByteDance deny any links to Chinese authorities.
The companies call the law unconstitutional, while the US government argues it targets national security threats.
Legal experts anticipate the case could reach the Supreme Court, as TikTok insists divestiture is unfeasible and threatens its existence.
Meanwhile, TikTok creators and free speech advocates highlight significant ramifications for American constitutional rights.
The law arises from concerns over potential data exploitation by the Chinese government, although TikTok and ByteDance deny any links to Chinese authorities.
The companies call the law unconstitutional, while the US government argues it targets national security threats.
Legal experts anticipate the case could reach the Supreme Court, as TikTok insists divestiture is unfeasible and threatens its existence.
Meanwhile, TikTok creators and free speech advocates highlight significant ramifications for American constitutional rights.
