TikTok Faces Ban by Sunday After Supreme Court Rejects Appeal

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TikTok Faces Ban by Sunday After Supreme Court Rejects Appeal

Feb 13,25

The Supreme Court's rejection of TikTok's appeal paves the way for a potential ban on the platform in the U.S., effective Sunday, January 19th. The court's unanimous decision cited national security concerns stemming from TikTok's data collection practices and its ties to a foreign adversary, outweighing First Amendment arguments.

TikTok faces a potential shutdown in the U.S. this Sunday. Photo by Dominika Zarzycka/NurPhoto via Getty Images.

While President Biden favors TikTok's continued operation under American ownership, the implementation of the ban falls to the incoming Trump administration. The Supreme Court ruling acknowledged TikTok's significant user base and its role as a platform for expression, but ultimately upheld the ban as necessary to address national security risks.

Despite past opposition to a TikTok ban, President-elect Trump may issue an executive order delaying enforcement for 60-90 days. Reports suggest he's engaged in discussions with Chinese officials regarding the matter. The possibility of a complete sale to a Western entity remains uncertain, although reports indicate this is being considered. Elon Musk, with his involvement in the incoming administration, is reportedly being considered as a potential intermediary in facilitating a sale, or even as a potential buyer himself.

In anticipation of a ban, users are migrating to alternative platforms like the Chinese app Red Note (Xiaohongshu), which saw a surge of over 700,000 new users in just two days, according to Reuters.

TikTok's future in the U.S. hinges on a successful sale or a last-minute executive order from the Trump administration. The coming days will be crucial in determining the platform's fate.

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