TikTok and its parent company ByteDance are racing against time to halt a U.S. ban that could shut down the app for 170 million American users by January 19. 🇺🇸 The companies filed an emergency motion Monday, arguing a Supreme Court review could overturn the law requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok.
📜 The U.S. Court of Appeals previously upheld the law, but TikTok’s lawyers claim the 'high stakes' justify a pause. 'Without action, this law will silence one of America’s largest speech platforms overnight,' they warned, adding that global users outside the U.S. could also face disruptions.
⚖️ The Justice Department urged the court to reject the delay, stating it would allow more time for Supreme Court deliberations. Meanwhile, TikTok hinted at political drama: President-elect Donald Trump’s administration could reverse the ban, while President Joe Biden might extend the deadline.
💥 If the ban proceeds, U.S. tech partners maintaining TikTok’s platform would halt services starting January 19. The app’s lawyers emphasized the 'urgent need' for a decision by December 16 to avoid 'irreparable harm.'
🌐 With over 1 billion global users, TikTok’s fate now hinges on legal wrangling and shifting political winds. Will the Supreme Court hit pause? 🤔 Stay tuned.
