TikTok Challenges US Law in Court

TikTok is set to challenge a U.S. law mandating its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest or face a ban by January 19, 2025, in a pivotal federal court case starting Monday. The law, signed by President Biden in April, is rooted in national security concerns, citing the potential for the Chinese government to access American user data and manipulate content on the platform. TikTok argues that the law infringes on First Amendment rights and has stated it does not share user data with the Chinese government. The legal battle is expected to escalate to the U.S. Supreme Court, with TikTok asserting that a ban would silence its 170 million American users. Meanwhile, arguments will be presented before a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals, which may also include classified information. The outcome of this case could significantly impact U.S.-China relations and the future of TikTok in America.