Supreme Court to hear TikTok's final plea against US ban

Published On Jan 9, 2025, 7:12 PM

The article discusses TikTok's legal battle in the US Supreme Court over a ban that would force it to separate from its Chinese owner, ByteDance, by January 19. The US government labels TikTok a national security threat, arguing that it could be used for espionage by China. TikTok contends that the law violates the free speech rights of its American users and has consistently denied any manipulation by the Chinese government. The controversy is heightened by political implications as President-elect Trump has called for a pause on enforcing the law to negotiate a resolution, although opinions within his circle vary on whether to ban the app. A decision from the Supreme Court is expected soon, which could significantly impact TikTok’s operational future in the US and the stock prices of involved parties if substantial changes are enforced.