Civil Rights Groups Challenge TikTok Ban Over Free Speech Concerns

Nonprofits argue the federal law mandating TikTok's sale or ban infringes on First Amendment rights and disproportionately affects marginalized communities.

• A coalition of racial justice and civil rights organizations has joined the legal fight against the potential TikTok ban.
• The groups claim the ban would suppress speech from minority communities and disrupt a vital platform for advocacy.
• The federal law, signed by President Biden, aims to address national security concerns but faces criticism for lack of evidence.
• Supporters of TikTok argue the law is unconstitutional and rooted in anti-Asian sentiment.
• TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, challenging the legislation.

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