ByteDance promised to sue if the U.S. bans TikTok. Legal experts weigh in on what it means for users

Apr 25 2024 by Fast Company

In the event of a lawsuit, the U.S. government would likely argue national security issues.

Legislation forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell the video-sharing platform or face a ban in the U.S. received President Joe Biden’s official signoff Wednesday. But the newly minted law could be in for an uphill battle in court.

Critics of the sell-or-be-banned ultimatum argue it violates TikTok users’ First Amendment rights. The app’s China-based owner, ByteDance, has already promised to...

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