Re:Biden signs TikTok 'ban' bill into law, starting clock fo...
by JoshuaJB on Wednesday April 24, 2024 @07:33PM
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This law does not prevent Americans from reading, viewing, or saying anything. You will still be free to visit TikTok's web client and do that. This prevents US companies from doing business with the company (eg. ads, app distribution, etc).
Re:Biden signs TikTok 'ban' bill into law, starting clock fo...
by cheriot on Wednesday April 24, 2024 @07:30PM
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TikTok isn't going away. It's changing owners.
There's existing laws about the citizenship of property owners (broadcase media for example).
Re:Biden signs TikTok 'ban' bill into law, starting clock fo...
by anon373839 on Wednesday April 24, 2024 @07:30PM
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I don’t know why you’re being flagged, but your constitutional analysis is wrong.
Re:Biden signs TikTok 'ban' bill into law, starting clock fo...
by lr4444lr on Wednesday April 24, 2024 @07:29PM
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I think you're getting downvoted, because the right of congress to manage affairs interstate and foreign commerce has nothing to do with the content Americans read. The objection is ownership/controlling interest, and any SCOTUS ruling will have to speak to that, not first amendment issues.
Re:Biden signs TikTok 'ban' bill into law, starting clock fo...
by hnpolicestate on Wednesday April 24, 2024 @07:42PM
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I appreciate the feedback but I disagree. The law would prevent Google and Apple from hosting the TikTok APK on their app stores if the company refuses to divest, yes? I don't think it's legal for the government to tell Google or Apple what apps they can host.
Re:Biden signs TikTok 'ban' bill into law, starting clock fo...
by asadotzler on Thursday April 25, 2024 @12:49AM
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It is absolutely legal. You are simply under-educated in this area. Read up and try again.
Bytedance does not have to divest because it's against the law for the U.S government to prevent Americans from reading, viewing or saying what they want. Will be struck down by SCOTUS.
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