WeChat users want to see evidence behind Trump’s ban on app


The US WeChat Users Alliance asked the judge on Sept 3 to order the government to turn over the evidence on an expedited basis so that they can use it in their bid for a preliminary injunction. — AP

WeChat users who sued US President Donald Trump seeking to block his executive order banning the Chinese messaging app in the US on national security grounds asked to see the evidence supporting his decision.

The US WeChat Users Alliance asked the judge on Sept 3 to order the government to turn over the evidence on an expedited basis so that they can use it in their bid for a preliminary injunction. The US is opposing the evidence request.

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