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TikTok Faces Ban by Sunday After Supreme Court Rejects Appeal

Mar 16,2025 Author: Logan

A TikTok ban is set to take effect on Sunday, January 19th, following the Supreme Court's rejection of an appeal. The court unanimously dismissed TikTok's First Amendment challenge, citing concerns over national security. While acknowledging the platform's widespread use and role in expression, the justices emphasized TikTok's scale, susceptibility to foreign control, and the vast amount of sensitive data it collects as justification for the ban. The ruling stated that divestiture is necessary to address national security concerns regarding data collection practices and the platform's relationship with a foreign adversary.

TikTok may go dark in the U.S. on Sunday. Photo by Dominika Zarzycka/NurPhoto via Getty Images.
TikTok may go dark in the U.S. on Sunday. Photo by Dominika Zarzycka/NurPhoto via Getty Images.

Without political intervention, TikTok will cease operations in the U.S. on Sunday. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated President Biden's preference for American ownership of the platform, but implementation falls to the incoming Trump administration.

The Supreme Court's ruling acknowledges TikTok's significance for over 170 million American users, but upholds Congress's determination that divestiture is necessary for national security.

President-elect Trump, previously opposed to a ban, may issue an executive order delaying enforcement for 60 to 90 days. He reportedly is discussing the ban with Chairman Xi Jinping. The possibility of China selling TikTok to a Western buyer remains uncertain, but reports suggest this is being considered. Elon Musk, involved in the incoming Trump administration, is reportedly being considered as an intermediary in potential sales negotiations, or even as a potential buyer himself.

Meanwhile, users are migrating to alternative platforms like Xiaohongshu (Red Note), which reportedly gained over 700,000 users in just two days.

TikTok's future in the U.S. hinges on a sale or a potential executive order from the Trump administration.

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