TikTok had argued that the law was unconstitutional due to its "staggering" impact on free speech for its 170 million U.S. users. The court, however, upheld the law as part of comprehensive bipartisan actions aimed at safeguarding national security, positing it as a targeted response to foreign control by China. This ruling marks a significant hurdle for TikTok as it speaks to broader concerns regarding the implications of foreign entities controlling popular social media platforms.
Following the rejection in a federal appeals court, TikTok announced plans to escalate its challenge to the U.S. Supreme Court. A spokesperson emphasized that the Supreme Court has historically protected free speech rights, suggesting optimism for a favorable outcome. TikTok argues that the law is rooted in "inaccurate, flawed and hypothetical information," asserting that a ban would effectively censor American users from exercising their rights to engage on the platform.
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