TikTok Battles for Survival: Supreme Court Hears Arguments Against US Ban
TikTok faces a US ban as the Supreme Court hears arguments against the controversial law.
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TikTok Battles for Survival: Supreme Court Hears Arguments Against US Ban
The fate of TikTok in the United States hangs in the balance as the Supreme Court grapples with a controversial law that could effectively ban the popular social media platform. In a pivotal hearing on Friday, TikTok's legal team argued that the "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" violates the company's First Amendment rights and infringes upon the freedoms of American users. The ticking clock The law mandates that TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, divest its U.S. operations by January 19th, 2025, or face a nationwide ban. This impending deadline casts a long shadow over the proceedings, leaving TikTok scrambling for a lifeline. TikTok's defense: Noel Francisco, representing TikTok, emphasized the dire consequences of the looming ban, stating, "The platform shuts down unless there’s a divestiture." He highlighted the potential role of President-elect [omitted name] in extending the deadline but acknowledged the un…
