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TikTok Sues U.S. to Block Ban Affecting 170 Million, Cites First Amendment

May 7, 2024, 04:22 PM

TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, challenging a new law signed by President Joe Biden that mandates the divestiture of the social media platform or face a nationwide ban. The companies argue that the law, which could lead to TikTok's shutdown by January 19, 2025, and affects 170 million American users, violates users' First Amendment rights. The lawsuit highlights concerns over ByteDance's extensive control over TikTok and its impact on free speech.