Supreme Court Considers TikTok’s Future Amid National Security Concerns

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1 year ago

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Credited from: NYTIMES

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments regarding TikTok, the widely-used video app, amid claims of national security threats.
A federal law with a January 19 deadline stipulates that TikTok must be sold or shut down due to concerns over its ties with the Chinese government.
TikTok argues that the law violates its First Amendment rights and those of its 170 million American users.
The court has expedited the case, and a ruling is expected by the end of next week, which could significantly impact the digital landscape.
Lawyers for TikTok highlighted the app's role in allowing Americans to discuss diverse topics and form communities.

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