Source: Independent Institute
by Jonathan Hofer
“The Supreme Court has announced that it will hear arguments related to the controversial TikTok ban. The Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit previously upheld the law banning the social media platform if it is not sold to a competitor, and TikTok’s request for an injunction while it works on a response was denied. An important point to note is that the media coverage has largely misunderstood the Supreme Court’s announcement, which pertains specifically to the injunction at this time, rather than the constitutionality of the ban itself. It is an encouraging development and likely a precursor for the high court reversing the lower court’s decision. The bill is nothing less than an attack on free expression and the rule of law and sets a dangerous precedent for presidential overreach.” (12/18/24)
https://blog.independent.org/2024/12/18/censorship-guise-of-security-tiktok-ban-part-i