Supreme Court skeptical of TikTok's free-speech argument in national security case

World News

1 year ago

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Credited from: LATIMES

The **Supreme Court justices** expressed skepticism about TikTok's defense, indicating that they may not invalidate a law aimed at the app.
Concerns were raised over **national security** and the **Chinese ownership** of TikTok, with Chief Justice Roberts emphasizing data collection worries.
Consensus among justices suggests that the law in question is not perceived as infringing on **free speech rights**.
Under the law, set to take effect on **January 19**, service providers could face penalties for supporting a foreign-controlled app.
TikTok's future may hinge on potential actions by **President Trump**, who expressed interest in negotiating with the app's owners to maintain its operation.

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