TikTok Ban: First Amendment Implications

This chapter explores the newly passed law that may lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S. if its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, does not divest. It examines the complexities surrounding government justifications for the ban, particularly focusing on the tension between national security claims and First Amendment rights. The discussion also highlights the potential implications for future media regulation and democratic freedoms amidst evolving technological landscapes.