This isn't just about TikTok. This decision by the Supreme Court gives sweeping powers to govt to be able to suppress free speech in the name of national security #DonaldTrump #TikTok #SupremeCourt #UnitedStates https://countercurrents.org/2025/01/upholding-tiktok-ban-supreme-court-attacks-first-amendment-ahead-of-trump-inauguration/
@larryneufeld It's not so simple.
The Supreme Court ruled based on an incomplete factual record because they rushed the case so much.
It's not that the Supreme Court gave sweeping powers to suppress Free speech but rather that they were wrong about Free speech not being suppressed. They don't think this suppresses Free speech particularly.
Yes, they are factually wrong. It's a real shame. But it does not have broad application because hopefully in future cases the facts will be sorted out.
