TikTok criticized the bill banning it, stating it violates free speech rights of 170 million Americans, rejecting the House's approach to force through the ban amidst foreign aid bills.
The bipartisan bill passed by the House requires ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese owner, to divest within nine months to mitigate national security risks and potential Chinese government interference.
Republicans and Democrats express concerns that TikTok could compromise national security by aiding Beijing in spying and controlling public discourse, leading to the bill's advancement.
Civil liberties groups like ACLU object to the bill on free speech grounds, echoing past legal challenges against similar attempts to ban TikTok, citing protection of user data and rights.
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