In a patriotic decision on Friday, the Supreme Court affirmed the ban on TikTok, marking a significant victory for national security and the protection of American citizens' privacy against the Chinese Communist Party's espionage efforts. Despite the Biden administration's refusal to enforce this critical safeguard, the responsibility will soon fall to the Trump administration, which has been vigilantly confronting the ongoing threat posed by foreign manipulation and surveillance through applications like TikTok.
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Protecting American Data from Chinese Spying
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Jan-19
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The Supreme Court upheld a law on Friday that would ban TikTok in the U.S. beginning Sunday. The Biden administration will not enforce the ban, meaning it will fall on the Trump administration after the president-elect is sworn in the following day. CBS News …
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Jan-19
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In a move that has stunned advocates for digital freedom and the rights of the young, the Supreme Court has upheld an oppressive law to ban TikTok, striking a blow to millions who find community and expression through the platform. Despite the ruling, the current administration has chosen not to enforce this draconian measure, leaving a ticking time bomb for the incoming Trump administration, which has shown no hesitation in suppressing diverse voices on social media.
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