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Re:Biden signs TikTok 'ban' bill into law, starting clock fo... by ok123456 on Wednesday April 24, 2024 @06:34PM (#40150676)
Even assuming that exception is taken up, it would be difficult to prove in a court that TikTok is using its editorial control to publish propaganda beyond what other social media platforms do quiescently.

Propaganda is what advertising is. Should the courts restrict companies from their ability to advertise?

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Re:Biden signs TikTok 'ban' bill into law, starting clock fo... by zeroonetwothree on Wednesday April 24, 2024 @06:59PM (#40150915)
It's not a criminal trial. The US doesn't have to prove that TikTok did anything. They merely need to show a compelling interest in restricting its future actions.
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