Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Raising Free Speech and National Security Concerns

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The D.C. Circuit upheld a law requiring TikTok to cease operations by January 19.
Chief Judge Sri Srinivasan stated the ban deprives many of an important outlet.
The court cited concerns over data collection and content manipulation by China.
This ruling marks the first government ban on a communication medium.
Potential paths for TikTok's survival include an appeal to the Supreme Court.
The case tests the balance between national security and free speech.

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Justice Department Acts Against TikTok's Emergency Motion

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The U.S. Justice Department requested to deny TikTok's emergency motion
ByteDance warned the law would shut down TikTok for over 170 million users
Justice Department cites continuing threat to national security from Chinese control
Law gives the U.S. government broad powers to ban foreign-owned apps
Enforcement of the law depends on the incoming administration's decision
Former President Trump supports reinstating the ban if necessary

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