If the U.S. government is going to take the position that, once removed from the United States, folks can’t be brought back, then it sure seems to me that federal courts should be reflexively and categorically barring *all* removals until they’re 100 percent certain that the removals are lawful.

100% correct.

I find it interesting that we have not heard a peep from republican members of Congress, both hiuse and senate, about TikTok running without a sign 90 day extention or the announcement of a buyer which is necessary. Sen. Cotton, any remarks?

To those who met me on Tik Tok, thank you for making my life what it is today because of that app.

You have enriched my life in ways I could never explain. And I will forever be grateful for you.

I thought it was political theatre from the moment Trump did a 180 and supported saying tiktoc. He never does that unless it benefits him.

Superman poster from 1950s. He is talking to school kids saying ...AND REMEMBER, BOYS AND GIRLS, YOUR SCHOOL - LIKE OUR COUNTRY-IS MADE UP OF AMERICANS OF MANY DIFFERENT RACES. RELIGIONS AND NATIONAL ORIGINS. 50... ..if YOU hear anybody talk against a schoolmate or anyone else because of his religion, race or national origin-don't wait: tell him THAT KIND OF TALK IS UN-AMERICAN.

Hey America. Just saying.

Remember when we thought we were finally safe 4 years ago??
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Actually, I did, and now I am thinking about primarying him. He is so out of touch with his constituency.

I finally realized what bugs me about the TikTok notice: it’s not that Trump may save it, it’s the ‘we need his permission’ vibe. It feels very Handmaid’s Tale. I don’t need permission to post on a social platform. TikTok, you’re starting to feel like a bad place. Never OfTrump

My sketchy landlord raised our rents yesterday by posting the increases publicly on our doors.

All I can think right now is how some members of congress, like Tom Cotton, are so pleased with themselves. #tomcotton #congress #tiktokban

Oh, good idea

Lol. OK, that was funny and understandable.😁

True.

True, but I extremely rarely refer to anything like those mentioned by a particular president's name since I know it takes more than one person to pass and uphold legislation. (Well, except Reaganomics, and only sometimes.) Guess I am weird that way

Nor should he, but with such bipartisan support to.pass the legislation in the Congess and a Uniamnious SCOTUS Opinion to support, it is the whole.ofnthe government, not just Biden. That tradition doesn't apply.

This is not Biden's tiktok ban. This whole process began July of 2020 with Trump saying he wanted to ban it and MAGA and Freedom Caucus latching on. In the end, it turned out the whole federal government wanted it. Biden played his role, just like Congress, and just like SCOTUS.

This wasn't just Biden. Sure, he was a part of it, and I give him his share of the blame. This was the whole of the federal government, and this whole thing started with Trump wanting to ban tiktok in July 2020.

@uscongress.bsky.social You have really shown your true colors to all of us. Banning the most popular social media app , using a psudo-fabricated threat posed by TikTok, that you never, NEVER actually verified has shown us you do not care for us, small business, or 1st Amendment rights.

Well, tiktok just went black, and I am so angry I could spit nails. #tiktokban #tiktokwentblack #congress

Just saying ‘breaking news’ doesn’t make you a reporter or journalist. As TikTok fades, it’s clear: the line between credible reporting and someone reading CNN headlines in a suit is blurred. Media literacy isn’t optional—know the difference.

Is there any projection on an Andriod version?

Isn't it interesting that the loudest, most ardent voice against Tiktok and the made-up Chinese threat it poses is also to profit about the topic of China being a threat rather than be specific with his reasoning on the Senate Floor or in hearings? Any comment, Sen. Cotton?

Are you kidding me? Again, I might primary him.