The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments for two-and-a-half hours regarding the potential ban of TikTok in the U.S.
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The court is considering whether TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, should be forced to sell TikTok or have it banned by January 19, 2025.
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In spring 2024, President Biden signed legislation requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a national security ban.
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TikTok argues that the law violates the First Amendment by limiting free speech and seeks to delay enforcement.
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If the ban takes effect on January 19, Apple and Google would be prohibited from offering TikTok for new users, though current users could still access it.
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TikTok acknowledges that without support services, the app would degrade and eventually become unusable over time.
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President-elect Donald Trump, scheduled to be sworn in on January 20, 2025, has urged the court to delay the January 19 deadline.
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Trump’s request includes giving his incoming administration time to seek a political resolution on the matter.
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The case could result in significant policy shifts under the new administration, depending on the court’s decision.
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The case centers on national security concerns, with the U.S. government arguing that TikTok poses a potential risk due to its ties to China.
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