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TikTok Creators and Company Challenge US Ban in Court

Lawsuits argue that the new federal law violates First Amendment rights and threatens livelihoods.

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Protesters outside the U.S. Capitol Building on March 13, 2024 in Washington, DC, including one of the creators suing the government, Kiera Spann.

Overview

  • Eight TikTok creators have filed a lawsuit against the US government, claiming the ban violates free speech rights.
  • The creators argue that TikTok is an essential platform for communication, community building, and income generation.
  • TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, also filed a suit, asserting that the law is unconstitutional and divestiture is unfeasible.
  • The law requires ByteDance to sell TikTok's US operations by January 2025 or face a ban, citing national security concerns.
  • Legal scholars suggest the government must provide concrete evidence to justify the ban under First Amendment scrutiny.