To Ban TikTok, Supreme Court Would Rank “National Security” Before First Amendment
Critics worry that a sweeping ban based on predictions rather than more concrete proof of TikTok’s security risks sets a precedent in line with repressive regimes.
Shawn Musgrave
Shawn Musgrave is a media law attorney and reporter based in New York, and was previously counsel to The Intercept. Shawn brings considerable experience in government transparency, including the federal Freedom of Information Act, state public records laws, and court access. Prior to joining The Intercept, Shawn worked at the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, the Center for Investigative Reporting, and MuckRock. His reporting has been published in Politico, The Verge, Vice, Reason, and the Boston Globe, among other outlets.
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The War on Immigrants
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