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Lochloosa

(16,464 posts)
Fri Jan 17, 2025, 10:06 AM Friday

TikTok ban upheld by the Supreme Court.

"There is no doubt that . . . TikTok offers a distinctive and expansive outlet for expression, means of engagement, and source of community. 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."
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"For the foregoing reasons, we conclude that the challenged provisions do not violate petitioners' First Amendment rights."
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"The judgment of the" D.C. Circuit "is affirmed."
Justice Sotomayor has an opinion concurring in part and concurring in the judgment. She says she sees "no reason to assume without deciding that the Act implicates the First Amendment becuase our precedent leaves no doubt that it does."

https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/01/announcement-of-opinions-for-friday-jan-17/

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