Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the U.S.

"The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok, emphasizing national security. It's a significant step in addressing concerns over foreign influence and data security from the popular social media platform."

"The court's decision reinforced the government’s aim to protect First Amendment rights from foreign threats, with Judge Douglas Ginsburg stating, 'Here, the Government acted solely to protect that freedom from a foreign adversary nation.'"

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