Comment on TikTok sues the US government over ban
cyrus@sopuli.xyz 1 month agoThe case is essentially “hey you kinda passed a bill that’s against your own constitution? You’re kinda supposed to follow that…”
Comment on TikTok sues the US government over ban
cyrus@sopuli.xyz 1 month agoThe case is essentially “hey you kinda passed a bill that’s against your own constitution? You’re kinda supposed to follow that…”
TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Does the US constitution apply for rights of businesses, or is it just people?
Not being snarky I actually don’t know
unphazed@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Corporations are people. Thanks to Citizens United. Though I’d gladly give up TikTok for the court to reverse this decision.
FrostKing@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Important rights of businesses in the US constitution include
Important note regarding a business’s right to regulate free speech: The rules of the Constitution are meant to regulate Congress, not businesses or citizens. Therefore, the right to free speech means Congress cannot restrict someone from speaking his or her mind, but a business may be able to.
For example, a radio show has the right to not allow a certain person to speak on its program or to say certain things. Ultimately, such issues are decided by the Supreme Court, and there may be some exceptions, depending on the circumstances.