A lawyer for TikTok argued that the law passed by Congress infringes on free speech rights, reflecting a fear of misinformation from China despite public discourse.
Justice Elena Kagan remarked that the law is targeted at TikTok’s foreign ownership and not its content, implying that incidental effects on the app are irrelevant.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh highlighted the historical precedent for limiting foreign control of media in the U.S., emphasizing the government's responsibility in ensuring national security.
The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act could potentially shut down TikTok or force ByteDance to divest its ownership within a tight timeframe.
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