POLITICO Tech It’s TikTok day at the Supreme Court
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Jan 10, 2025 Alan Rozenshtein, a law professor at the University of Minnesota and former lawyer in the Justice Department's National Security Division, joins the discussion on TikTok's urgent battle against a possible U.S. ban. The conversation dives into the implications of the Supreme Court's upcoming arguments and the potential outcomes that could reshape the app's future. Rozenshtein also unpacks the complexities of free speech versus national security, while examining the intricate ties between politics and legal decisions surrounding the social media platform.
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TikTok's Odds
- TikTok's Supreme Court appeal faces skepticism after a resounding loss in the D.C. Circuit.
- The D.C. Circuit's cross-ideological panel showed no support for TikTok's arguments.
Supreme Court Options
- The Supreme Court could uphold the ban, strike it down, or pause it, although pausing lacks legal basis.
- Pausing the ban, as requested by Trump, would allow time for a deal or finding a new owner.
Trump's Influence
- Trump's request to pause the TikTok ban has no legal precedent and may not sway the court.
- Justices appointed by Trump are not beholden to him and may rule against his request.