Supreme Court to Hear TikTok Ban Case

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on January 10 regarding the constitutionality of a federal law that mandates TikTok's sale or a potential ban in the U.S. by January 19. TikTok argues that the law infringes on First Amendment rights, while the government defends it by citing national security concerns over foreign influence. The legislation, known as the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, was passed in April and aims to mitigate risks posed by apps owned by companies from designated adversary countries. The court's decision could significantly impact TikTok's 170 million U.S. users and the platform's future. The timeline for a Supreme Court decision remains uncertain, and TikTok has requested a pause on the divestment deadline pending the outcome of the case.