The court ruled that TikTok's ownership by a China-based company represents a national security threat, surpassing concerns about free speech for millions of Americans.
"The First Amendment exists to protect free speech in the United States. Here the Government acted solely to protect that freedom from a foreign adversary nation."
Critics, including the Knight First Amendment Institute, view the ruling as a dangerous precedent that broadens government power to restrict access to foreign media.
A TikTok spokesperson claimed the ban is based on flawed information and will silence over 170 million American voices if it is enacted.
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