The Supreme Court's Consideration of TikTok's Future

The U.S. Supreme Court is deliberating TikTok's fate amidst a potential ban due to national security concerns tied to its ownership by China's ByteDance. TikTok's lawyers argue that the ban impedes the First Amendment rights of its 170 million U.S. users, framing the issue as one of free speech. However, counterarguments presented by the U.S. federal government emphasize that the issue is not a straightforward question of free expression, as TikTok could continue to operate if it divests from its parent company. The justices appear skeptical of TikTok's arguments, focusing on the implications of foreign ownership in terms of national security rather than purely constitutional rights.