The Supreme Court upheld a law banning TikTok unless it severs ties with Chinese parent ByteDance, citing national security risks from its data collection practices. The ban is set to start Sunday, potentially removing TikTok from U.S. app stores. Enforcement will fall to President-elect Donald Trump, who stated, “It ultimately goes up to me, so you’re going to see what I’m going to do.” While some lawmakers suggest extending the ban to allow TikTok more time to find a buyer, the app’s future remains uncertain as ByteDance has not committed to selling. TikTok has yet to comment on the ruling.
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The Supreme Court upheld a federal law banning TikTok unless it separates from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, due to extensive data collection and ties to a foreign adversary. The ruling highlights national security risks, allowing the ban to start Sunday. Enforcement will fall to the incoming Trump administration. TikTok has not confirmed a divestment plan, leaving its future uncertain. Some lawmakers suggest extending the ban, while the court stressed the decision’s narrow focus on TikTok’s unique security concerns.
TikTok could be removed from U.S. app stores Sunday as the Supreme Court greenlit Friday the federal law banning the app unless it separates from ByteDance, likely shutting down the app in the U.S.—though it remains to be seen what will happen after President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated Monday.
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