TikTok asks for emergency pause to looming US ban

Published On Dec 9, 2024, 10:25 AM

TikTok has initiated a legal move to secure an emergency injunction to avert a potential ban in the U.S. set for January 19, 2025. This action follows a recent court ruling that upheld a law requiring its sale or banning due to alleged national security risks linked to its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. TikTok claims that this measure could lead to severe operational disruptions and a notable loss of users and revenue. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has urged the court to dismiss TikTok's request, highlighting past rejections of their constitutional arguments.

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