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Decoder with Nilay Patel
TikTok's big bet to fight the ban bill
May 16, 2024
Exploring TikTok's lawsuit against the US government, challenges in divesting US operations, complexities of legal arguments, conflicts in TikTok's partnership with Oracle, and debates on national security vs. free speech rights.
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- TikTok is entangled in a legal battle over a bill that could potentially ban its operations in the US if not sold within a year, emphasizing the importance of First Amendment rights and questioning the evidence of harm justifying the intervention.
- Amid uncertainties and a potential stalemate, TikTok may pursue a TikTok global spinoff and IPO as a strategic move to secure its US operations and align with key players and investors, leveraging both legal defense and sale negotiations until a clear resolution is reached.
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TikTok's Legal Battle over Ownership and First Amendment Rights
TikTok is embroiled in a legal battle over a bill that could ban it in the US unless it is sold within a year. TikTok filed a lawsuit against the US government stating that the bill is unconstitutional, emphasizing the importance of First Amendment rights and the targeted nature of the bill. The complaint argues that the bill lacks evidence of harm that justifies the intervention, contending that speculative risks are not enough when free speech rights are at stake.
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