Cato Podcast Tiktok Users Await Looming US Ban; SCOTUS May Intervene
Jan 16, 2025
Join legal experts Tommy Berry, director at the Cato Institute's Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies, and Jennifer Huddleston, a senior fellow tackling constitutional issues. They dive into the looming TikTok ban, exploring the First Amendment implications and data privacy concerns. The discussion highlights how potential restrictions could affect free speech and access to global content. With a deadline approaching, they also ponder on what Supreme Court intervention might mean for users and the legal landscape surrounding tech and foreign partnerships.
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First Amendment Concerns
- TikTok's divest-or-ban order raises First Amendment issues regarding speech regulation.
- The court questions if forcing divestment based on foreign collaboration infringes on TikTok and users' rights.
Users' Right to Information
- TikTok users' right to receive information is a key First Amendment concern.
- Restricting access to international content impacts Americans' ability to receive diverse speech, similar to Lamont v. Postmaster General.
Speech vs. Business Regulation
- The court debated whether the law regulates speech or business relationships.
- Another key question is the standing of TikTok creators, with some justices downplaying their concerns.