TikTok's Legal Battle: Free Speech and National Security

This chapter explores the legal challenges facing TikTok amidst concerns over its Chinese ownership and potential threats to data privacy and free speech. It discusses recent legislative actions mandating TikTok's divestiture and the implications of these actions on First Amendment rights during court hearings. The dialogue highlights the judges' hesitance to apply strict scrutiny and addresses the uncertainty surrounding the government's evidence against TikTok as it navigates a looming deadline.