A fascinating irony in today's Magistrate ruling against the WeChat ban:
It appears that China's bans of *other* apps may be providing some First Amendment protection for WeChat in the United States.
Here's how:
It appears that China's bans of *other* apps may be providing some First Amendment protection for WeChat in the United States.
Here's how:
https://twitter.com/LindsayPGorman/status/1307798108420669441
The 1A argument made against the ban hinges on the idea that WeChat is the only viable communication platform for Chinese-Americans in the US.
So removing WeChat infringes on speech.
But WeChat's uniqueness is partly due to China's own bans of other communication apps.
So removing WeChat infringes on speech.
But WeChat's uniqueness is partly due to China's own bans of other communication apps.
Another element is that the Judge acknowledges the significance of national security concerns, but essentially says the government has not provided evidence that a ban resolves them.
Barring WeChat on USG devices or bolstering data security are less severe options.
Barring WeChat on USG devices or bolstering data security are less severe options.
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