WASHINGTON (AP) — The law that could ban TikTok is coming before the Supreme Court on Friday, with the justices largely holding the app’s fate in their hands. The popular social media platform says the law violates the First Amendment and should be struck down. TikTok’s parent company is based in China, and the U.S. […]
The Supreme Court is considering whether to uphold a law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. unless it's sold away from its Chinese parent company.
The central issue: The court is weighing the potential national security risks posed by TikTok against the app's First Amendment rights.
Key Points:
* The government argues that TikTok's Chinese ownership could lead to data being shared with the Chinese government, posing a threat to national security.
* TikTok disputes these claims, arguing the law is overly broad and violates its free speech rights.
* The outcome of the case could have significant implications for other social media companies with ties to foreign governments.
The Supreme Court is considering whether to uphold a law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. unless it's sold away from its Chinese parent company. The central issue: The court is weighing the potential national security risks posed by TikTok against the app's First Amendment rights. Key Points: * The government argues that TikTok's Chinese ownership could lead to data being shared with the Chinese government, posing a threat to national security. * TikTok disputes these claims, arguing the law is overly broad and violates its free speech rights. * The outcome of the case could have significant implications for other social media companies with ties to foreign governments.
