DOJ Fights to Block TikTok's Bid to Delay U.S. Ban
DOJ battles TikTok in court over potential U.S. ban.
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DOJ Fights to Block TikTok's Bid to Delay U.S. Ban
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a decisive legal battle against TikTok, aiming to block the popular social media app's emergency motion to halt a law that could ban the platform in the United States. The contentious law mandates that TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, must divest its ownership of the app by January 19, 2024, or face a nationwide ban. This move is rooted in deep-seated concerns about national security, data privacy, and the potential for Chinese influence over American citizens. TikTok's Desperate Plea In a bid to stave off the impending ban, TikTok and ByteDance filed an emergency motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. They argue that the law is unconstitutional and that a temporary delay would allow for a Supreme Court review and potentially provide the incoming administration an opportunity to reevaluate the ban. DOJ's Counterattack The DOJ, however, remains steadfast in its position. In a strongly w…
