TikTok argues that a new US law aiming to force it into a sale or face a nationwide ban is unconstitutional, potentially violating millions of Americans’ free speech rights.
TikTok on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the US government, contesting a law signed into effect by President Biden last month mandating that the platform’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divest from the platform within nine to 12 months or face a nationwide ban.
The dispute centers on constitutional issues concerning free speech rights and national security concerns. TikTok alleges in its lawsuit that the law infringes on First Amendment rights by potentially restricting Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
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