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U.S. TikTok Ban Looms as Supreme Court Hears Arguments

Last updated: January 11, 2025 5:26 am
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The looming threat of a U.S. TikTok ban has sparked heated debates as the Supreme Court hears arguments regarding the popular app. With ByteDance, the China-based owner of TikTok, facing a deadline of January 19 to sell the app or risk a ban, the future of the platform hangs in the balance.

Currently, about 170 million people in the U.S. use TikTok, making it a significant part of the social media landscape. However, the recent law signed by President Joe Biden requires ByteDance to sell the app to a non-Chinese company to avoid a ban. ByteDance has adamantly stated that the app is not for sale, leading to a legal battle that has now reached the Supreme Court.

In the oral arguments presented before the Supreme Court, Noel Francisco, attorney for ByteDance’s U.S. subsidiary TikTok, Inc., argued that the new law infringes on the First Amendment rights of the subsidiary. He likened TikTok’s curation algorithm to editorial discretion, emphasizing the app’s role in providing a platform for free expression. On the other side, U.S. solicitor general Elizabeth Prelogar raised concerns about China’s potential influence over TikTok and the risks it poses to national security.

The Supreme Court is expected to make a decision on the matter within the next nine days, setting the stage for a potentially significant outcome that could impact millions of TikTok users in the U.S.

If TikTok loses the case and faces a ban, the consequences would be severe. Americans would no longer be able to download or update the app from major app stores like Google Play and the Apple App Store. Internet service providers could also face penalties for allowing access to TikTok for U.S. users.

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In response to a potential ban, users may turn to alternative platforms for short-form video content, such as Instagram reels and YouTube Shorts. Additionally, some users may use virtual private networks (VPNs) to bypass the ban and access TikTok from countries where it is still available.

The debate surrounding the TikTok ban raises questions about the legality of such actions and whether they are truly effective in addressing national security concerns. Civil liberties and free speech organizations have raised concerns about the potential infringement on Americans’ rights under the First Amendment. Some experts argue that banning TikTok may be more about political posturing than actual data security measures.

As the Supreme Court deliberates on the fate of TikTok in the U.S., the outcome of this case will have far-reaching implications for the future of social media regulation and the protection of free speech online. It remains to be seen how this legal battle will unfold and what it means for the millions of TikTok users across the country.

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