TikTok, ByteDance Challenge Biden Admin's Unconstitutional Divestiture Law

May 7, 2024, 04:10 PM

TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have filed a lawsuit against the Biden Administration, challenging a new law that mandates the divestiture of the social media platform or faces a potential ban. This legal action, which cites the law as unconstitutional and a violation of the First Amendment, comes amid allegations from a former executive claiming that ByteDance exerts significant control over TikTok, contrary to previous assertions of autonomy. Investigations by journalists and statements from current employees further support the claim of ByteDance's predominant influence over TikTok's operations, emphasizing the profit-driven nature of the company over political concerns.