TikTok Challenges US Ban in Court

TikTok is launching a legal challenge against a U.S. law that could force its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a ban by January 19, 2025, due to national security concerns. The law, signed by President Biden in April, has been criticized by TikTok as a violation of free speech rights and a potential precedent for other governments to impose similar restrictions. TikTok's case, which will be heard by a three-judge panel starting September 16, includes testimonies from content creators who rely on the platform for their livelihoods. The Justice Department argues that TikTok poses a serious national security threat, alleging that China could exploit user data and manipulate information. Experts predict that the case may extend to the U.S. Supreme Court, with significant implications for the app and its 170 million U.S. users. The outcome could also impact the political landscape, as both major presidential candidates are active on TikTok, trying to engage younger voters.