tiktok ban

On January 17, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously upheld a federal law requiring ByteDance, the China-based parent company of TikTok, to divest its U.S. operations by January 19, 2025, or face a nationwide ban of the app.

Investor's Business Daily

The Court determined that the potential national security risks associated with TikTok's data collection practices and its ties to the Chinese government outweighed concerns regarding free speech. Reports indicate that Trump is considering executive actions to delay the ban's implementation by 60 to 90 days to allow for further review and potential resolution. In anticipation of the ban, many TikTok users have begun migrating to alternative platforms, such as the Chinese app Xiaohongshu (also known as REDnote), leading to a significant increase in its user base.

Vox

In response to the ruling, President Joe Biden has chosen not to enforce the ban, leaving the decision to the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, who will be inaugurated on January 20, 2025.

New York Post

Investor's Business Daily

As the January 19 deadline approaches, TikTok has announced plans to shut down its U.S. operations if a resolution is not reached.

Ars Technica

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