Federal Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Divestment Law

A federal appeals court has upheld a mid-January deadline requiring TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to either sell the app or face a ban in the U.S., rejecting TikTok's request to delay enforcement of the law. The U.S. government cites national security risks due to TikTok's Chinese ownership, which ByteDance has denied, claiming the risks are unfounded. TikTok plans to appeal to the Supreme Court, which may ultimately decide the case involving issues of social media regulation and First Amendment rights. If the law is enforced, TikTok could shut down in the U.S., affecting over 170 million users. The incoming Trump administration may influence the situation, as he previously expressed intentions to 'save' TikTok during his campaign. Legal experts speculate that the Supreme Court may take up the case due to its significant constitutional implications.