1. Overview of the Case On December 10, 2024, a U.S. federal court ruled that the law requiring TikTok to sell its U.S. operations was constitutional. The law, passed by Congress in 2023 for national security reasons, aims to prevent Chinese-owned TikTok from accessing U.S. user data. The ruling forces TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to either divest its U.S. operations or comply with stringent U.S. government regulations. 2. Background and Controversy 2-1. National Security Concerns The U.S. government argues that TikTok poses a national security threat by potentially sharing user data with the Chinese government. With over 150 million users in the U.S., TikTok has been labeled a significant risk to privacy and national security. 2-2. Free Speech Debate TikTok claims the law violates freedom of expression and business rights, arguing the forced sale is unconstitutional. However, the court prioritized national security over free speech, validating the law's legality. 3. T...