Supreme Court Upholds Law Forcing TikTok Sale, Raising Prospects Of U.S. Ban
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TikTok has faced scrutiny for years over its ties to China despite its efforts to dampen concerns.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled to uphold a law that forces TikTok to divest its Chinese ownership to avert a nationwide ban set to take effect on Sunday, in an opinion issued Friday.
“There is no doubt that, for more than 170 million Americans, TikTok offers a distinctive and expansive outlet for expression, means of engagement, and source of community,” the opinion reads.
“But Congress has determined that divestiture is necessary to address its well-supported national security concerns regarding TikTok’s data collection practices and relationship with a foreign adversary. For the foregoing reasons, we conclude that the challenged provisions do not violate petitioners’ First Amendment rights,” it continues.
All nine justices had appeared skeptical of TikTok’s argument that the law violates the First Amendment rights of the platform and its user base of over 170 million Americans during the hearing last week.
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