A coalition of social and racial justice groups has filed a legal brief in support of TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, in response to a federal effort to require a sale or ban of the popular app. The groups argue that such action would suppress speech from minority communities who use TikTok as a vital platform for advocacy and connection. The brief highlights TikTok’s role in empowering diverse communities and facilitating important conversations on various social issues. Additionally, other advocacy groups have also voiced support for TikTok, arguing that the law infringes on free speech rights and could disrupt users’ ability to associate on the platform. The legal battle between TikTok and the U.S. government continues, with the government citing national security concerns related to TikTok’s ownership structure under ByteDance.
