Trump’s Legal Battle Over TikTok Ban: Supreme Court Urged to Step In

Free speech organizations have expressed support for TikTok in briefs, comparing the proposed ban to practices seen in dictatorships. The Knight First Amendment Institute argued that restricting access to foreign media to protect against supposed manipulation is often used by repressive regimes. Meanwhile, the Chinese government has denied claims that the app poses a security threat to the US. Trump’s recent brief remains neutral but opposes a ban, differing from his previous position in 2020. Trump’s comments on TikTok were notably complimentary, and he recently met with the CEO, Shou Zi Chew. Despite his stance, the ban has support from political figures across both parties.

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Trump team urges US Supreme Court to halt looming TikTok ban – Wikinews

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