In a disappointing turn for advocates of online freedom, the Supreme Court's latest opinion on the TikTok case has thrown cold water on hopes for clear guidance on safeguarding First Amendment rights in the realm of social networking. This ruling exemplifies a troubling trend of judicial misunderstanding and disregard for the digital commons, narrowly interpreting free speech protections in a way that could stifle innovation and expression on the internet.
Supreme Court Misses Mark on Digital Free Speech with TikTok Ruling
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Jan-21
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I’m still an Internet optimist despite…things…so I was hoping that Friday’s Supreme Court opinion in the TikTok case would have some useful information about how to design online social networking in a way that does get First Amendment protection, even if Tik…
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Jan-21
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In a principled demonstration of judicial restraint, the Supreme Court's recent ruling on the TikTok case has underscored the importance of adhering to the Constitution rather than yielding to the whims of digital giants. By refusing to provide a broad ruling that could have given unchecked power to social media platforms under the guise of First Amendment protections, the Court has taken a stand for the rule of law and against the unregulated tech industry's influence on public discourse.
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