Navigating Free Speech and National Security on TikTok

This chapter explores the complexities of a law requiring TikTok to separate from its parent company ByteDance, critically analyzing its implications on free speech rights under the First Amendment. The discussion highlights the tension between data security concerns and the preservation of expression, questioning the government's motivations behind regulating foreign-owned media. Historical precedents and legal arguments illustrate the fundamental rights of users and creators to engage freely, emphasizing that the attempts to restrict TikTok may represent an overreach that undermines democratic values.