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7. I think he would have "discretion" over enforcement of the law...

Reply to C_U_L8R (Reply #3)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 01:35 PM

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... which, If I understand correctly, would entail not going after apple and google if they do not remove it from their app stores. There isn't really a direct ban on tt. It is a ban on distribution of the app.

The executive branch is allowed discretion as to which laws are enforced most vigorously.

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