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Why the Supreme Court Is Poised to Let the TikTok Ban Stand


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Published in Politics and Government on Friday, January 10th 2025 at 18:20 GMT by Slate   Print publication without navigation

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The article from Slate discusses the ongoing legal battle over the potential nationwide ban of TikTok in the United States, focusing on the arguments presented before the Supreme Court. The crux of the issue revolves around national security concerns, with the government arguing that TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, could be compelled by the Chinese government to share user data or manipulate content, thereby posing a threat to U.S. national security. Conversely, TikTok and its supporters argue that such a ban infringes on First Amendment rights, claiming that the government has not provided sufficient evidence to justify the ban on these grounds. The Supreme Court is tasked with balancing these national security interests against free speech rights, with implications for how digital platforms might be regulated in the future. The article highlights the complexity of the case, mentioning the involvement of various stakeholders, including tech companies, privacy advocates, and international relations experts, all weighing in on the potential precedents this case could set for digital rights and security.

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