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TikTok Ban: Assessing the First Amendment and National Security Concerns

TikTok Ban: Assessing the First Amendment and National Security Concerns

FromPassing Judgment


TikTok Ban: Assessing the First Amendment and National Security Concerns

FromPassing Judgment

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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Mar 13, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, we dive into the complex intersection of TikTok and the First Amendment. Jessica Levinson breaks down the ongoing debate surrounding a proposed bill that could impact the popular social media app. Join us as we explore the constitutional implications, the distinction between speech and conduct, and the fascinating first amendment questions that arise from this contentious issue.Here are three key takeaways you don't want to miss:1️⃣ National Security vs. Free Speech: The federal government argues that the ban is necessary due to national security concerns, believing that TikTok's Chinese ownership could compromise the privacy and national security of American users.2️⃣ First Amendment Implications: While the government claims it's not a ban on speech, but rather a restriction on commercial conduct, there are strong arguments that this could infringe on the First Amendment rights of both the app and its users.3️⃣ Legal Challenges: If the bill becomes law, it's likely to face First Amendment challenges in court, with the level of scrutiny on the legislation being a pivotal point of contention.Follow Our Host:On Threads: @LevinsonJessica
Released:
Mar 13, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Is the constitution in crisis? This podcast is for people who are curious about politics and the law and how the biggest political and legal issues of the moment affect you. Pull up a chair and join host Jessica Levinson, a professor at LMU’s Loyola Law School, and a rotating cast of experts. Jessica will be joined by journalists, politicians, political scientists, lawyers, and many others. Listen to Jessica and her guests for a wry, and sometimes irreverent take on the most pressing issues of our time. What are the laws of our democracy? How are they changing? And what does that mean for your daily life?