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Rep. Khanna leads bipartisan push to reverse TikTok ban
As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments in TikTok Inc. v. Garland, Khanna alongside Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), submitted an amicus brief urging the Court to reverse the D.C. Circuit Court’s decision upholding a federal ban on TikTok.
Rep. Khanna / Image- File Photo
Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) is leading a bipartisan effort to urge the Supreme Court to reverse the Tiktok ban as it goes against the right to free speech for the 170 million Americans who use TikTok for expression, creativity, and livelihood.
As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments in TikTok Inc. v. Garland, Khanna alongside Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), submitted an amicus brief urging the Court to reverse the D.C. Circuit Court’s decision upholding a federal ban on TikTok.
The lawmakers argue that the ban violates the First Amendment and sets a dangerous precedent for restricting digital platforms. According to the lawmakers the TikTok ban, enacted under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, lacks evidence to substantiate claims of national security risks.
“A ban on TikTok not only violates the free speech of millions of Americans, but it also jeopardizes the livelihoods of creators and small business owners who use the app,” said Khanna, whose district includes Silicon Valley, has been a vocal advocate for digital innovation and constitutional freedoms.
The brief underscores the historical misuse of national security arguments to suppress free expression, drawing parallels to the Sedition Acts and Cold War-era restrictions on speech. It warns of the “chilling effect” the ban could have on millions of creators and businesses relying on TikTok to share ideas, educate, and connect.
Khanna emphasized the importance of upholding constitutional standards in the digital age. “The government must meet the highest standards when restricting free speech,” he stated. “In this case, it has failed to do so, and banning TikTok is a drastic, unjustified measure that runs counter to our fundamental values.”
“We need laws to protect Americans’ data, but banning TikTok is not the answer. Thank you to Senators Paul and Markey for their leadership on this critical issue,” he added.
As the Court considers the case, Khanna’s leadership highlights the broader implications of balancing national security concerns with the constitutional rights of individuals. His stance reflects a commitment to protecting free speech in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
The decision in this case could have far-reaching consequences for how the U.S. government regulates digital platforms and the future of online expression in America.
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