Supreme Court to hear TikTok's last gasp bid to avoid US ban

Published On Dec 18, 2024, 11:50 AM

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear TikTok's legal arguments against a potential ban in the US due to its alleged ties to the Chinese government. A decision on the case is expected on January 10, just before a ban is set to take effect. TikTok claims the ban would infringe on the free speech of its users. The situation is further complicated by Donald Trump's supportive stance towards TikTok, which contrasts with senior Republican Mitch McConnell's call for the court to dismiss TikTok's arguments. Civil liberties organizations are also backing TikTok in this case.