Content creators of the popular social media platform TikTok have filed legal action against the US government.
The creators' move is in response to a new federal law that forces Chinese owner ByteDance to sell its assets to a US-based company or face a ban from entering the US. It is.
TikTok creators take legal action
A potential ban on TikTok could have significant financial implications for social media content creators. In some cases, these creators generate millions of dollars of wealth annually and have vibrant community groups.
The news was first reported by Reuters, which received a copy of the lawsuit from Davis Wright Tremaine, the law firm representing the agitated content creators.
Among them are a college coach in North Dakota who produces sports content, a hip-hop artist in Mississippi, a Marine Corps veteran, a college graduate who advocates for sexual assault survivors, and a man who bakes and raises children. It includes a variety of people, including people who are giving advice.
“Despite their different origins, professions, occupations, and political beliefs, they are united in the view that TikTok offers a unique and irreplaceable avenue to express themselves and form a community. ” states the filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals. For the District of Columbia circuit.
As we reported, TikTok's ban at the highest levels of the American legal system stems from concerns about the app's safety, privacy, and potential spying capabilities.
ByteDance has already filed a legal challenge to this ban in the same U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Chinese companies argue that the federal law violates the rights and freedom of speech of Americans.
In contrast, the Justice Department said the new law banning the app “addresses serious national security concerns, consistent with the First Amendment and other constitutional limitations.” ” was the answer. We look forward to defending this bill in court. ”
According to a recent Ipsos poll, a majority of Americans believe TikTok is a tool used for espionage. 58% of Americans surveyed believe the app has nefarious features, and half of those surveyed think TikTok should be banned.
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