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> Either way, the US could order ISPs to block TikTok servers Do you think there is any legal mechanism by which they can actually order ISPs to block a server
by zmmmmm 6y ago
> Either way, the US could order ISPs to block TikTok servers
Do you think there is any legal mechanism by which they can actually order ISPs to block a server? While blocking financial transactions has plenty of precedent, I'm not sure there is any for straight up blocking communication which looks a lot more like free speech. Especially with no basis in evidence to support actual wrong-doing.
- lotsofpulp 6y agoBased on what I've seen in the past few decades, all you need to say are the magic words "national security" to justify anything and everything.
- patrickaljord 6y agoI wouldn't say "national security" are the magic words. When Trump tried the Muslim ban it was overturned, same for building the wall which was justified by "national security". I think the magic happens when the issue is bipartisan, which is the case here as both parties are anti-China. When an issue is supported by both parties then it will pass 100% with no obstacles from the constitution or any laws.