The Legal Battle Over TikTok: Free Speech vs. National Security

This chapter explores the recent D.C. Circuit Court ruling requiring TikTok to divest from Chinese ownership and the implications for user access and free speech rights. It critiques the court's prioritization of hypothetical national security threats over established First Amendment protections while examining the potential for Supreme Court intervention. The discussion also considers the impact of the ban on TikTok's user base, highlighting the divided motivations behind the government's actions.