Will TikTok Be Banned in the United States? Everything to Know About the SCOTUS Case
In the case currently before the Court, TikTok has sued the U.S. government on First Amendment grounds, arguing that the law impermissibly chills free speech — both that of its users and the company itself. Attorney Noel Francisco told the Court on Friday that the ban constitutes “uniquely harsh treatment” toward ByteDance and TikTok.
Yes, a TikTok ban is closer than ever. No, your app probably won’t just disappear
There are a lot of lingering questions about how the ban would work in practice because there’s no precedent for the US government blocking such a major social media platform. But some things are clear,
TikTok ban imminent in US
Signed by President Joe Biden in April, the law passed by Congress would block TikTok, which boasts 170 million American users, from US app stores and web hosting services unless ByteDance divests from the social media platform by January 19.
What if they ban TikTok and people keep using it anyway?
The law that could force a ban on TikTok as soon as Jan. 19 is vague on how it would be enforced. Some experts say that even if TikTok is actually banned this month or soon, there may be so many legal and technical loopholes that millions of Americans could find ways to keep TikToking.
If TikTok Is Banned, Can I Still Use It?
The social media app is likely to disappear from the app stores of Google and Apple right away. But it’s unclear if users will completely lose access.
TikTok ban at the Supreme Court: Recap
The Supreme Court appeared ready to uphold a law that will ban TikTok in the U.S. if its Chinese owners don't sell the widly popular platform.
Afternoon Briefing: What to know about the possible TikTok ban
The Supreme Court seemed likely today to uphold a law that would ban TikTok in the United States beginning Jan. 19 unless the popular social media program is sold by its China-based parent company. Hearing arguments in a momentous clash of free speech and national security concerns,
Kelly says he is aware TikTok ban ‘is controversial,’ but there is ‘national security risk to’ app
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said Sunday he is aware that the possible TikTok ban “is controversial,” yet the app “has a ...
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. on Jan. 19
The Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a law that would ban TikTok in the United States beginning Jan. 19 unless the ...
TikTok warns of broader consequences if US Supreme Court allows ban
Lawyers for TikTok and its Chinese parent company issued a warning to the Supreme Court: If Congress can ban us, it can come ...
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold law to ban or sell TikTok
A majority of the justices appeared more concerned about the national security implications of the popular app’s Chinese ...
Supreme Court leans toward upholding law that could ban TikTok
The court heard oral arguments on TikTok’s bid to block a law that would lead to its ban in the U.S. starting Jan. 19 if it ...
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Arizona Senator Mark Kelly on TikTok, Laken Riley Act, and President-Elect Trump’s Cabinet picks
Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation on Sunday about the national security law banning ...
What Are the Alternatives to TikTok?
If Lemon8 were to be banned as well, TikTok users would largely be limited to long-established social media platforms like ...
When will TikTok be banned in US and can users save their data? Here’s what you can do
The potential TikTok ban highlights broader concerns about data privacy and national security, with ByteDance’s ownership at ...