TikTok's Legal Battle: First Amendment on Trial

This chapter explores TikTok's ongoing legal challenges against a law that threatens its U.S. operations, as the platform argues its First Amendment rights are at stake. The Supreme Court hearings reveal heated discussions about the implications of separating TikTok from its parent company, ByteDance, particularly regarding speech and algorithmic expression. Legal representatives for TikTok creators argue against potential restrictions, highlighting significant constitutional concerns and the broader impact on free speech.