The Supreme Court is set to decide on the legality of a federal law banning TikTok in the US, a move that has sparked political controversy and uncertainty. The law, effective January 19th, prohibits web hosting companies from servicing TikTok, preventing new users from downloading the app. While existing users can still access the platform, the lack of updates and support will eventually render it unusable. The decision comes amidst conflicting stances from President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden's administration, raising questions about the future of TikTok in the US.
A new federal law will effectively ban TikTok in the United States by prohibiting web hosting companies from providing services to the app. While existing users can continue to access TikTok on their downloaded devices, new users will be unable to download it from app stores like Apple and Google. This law, aimed at forcing a sale of TikTok from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, has sparked controversy and political maneuvering.
Although the law takes effect on January 19th, a sale appears unlikely in the near future. Experts predict that while existing users won't lose access immediately, the app will eventually become unusable due to the lack of updates and support. The Justice Department has stated this in court filings. \\\This decision comes amidst unusual political activity surrounding President-elect Donald Trump who has expressed his intention to negotiate a solution for TikTok. President Joe Biden's administration has signaled its unwillingness to enforce the law, particularly starting Sunday, Biden's final full day in office. Trump, aware of TikTok's popularity and his own significant following on the platform (14.7 million), finds himself at odds with prominent Senate Republicans who criticize ByteDance for failing to secure a buyer before the law's implementation. \\\The law includes a 90-day pause on restrictions if progress towards a sale is achieved before the law takes effect. However, Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar, who defended the law at the Supreme Court on behalf of the Biden administration, expressed uncertainty about whether the possibility of a sale after the law's enactment could trigger this 90-day reprieve for TikTok. During arguments, lawyers representing TikTok and ByteDance highlighted the complexities of finalizing a deal, particularly considering Chinese law which restricts the sale of TikTok's proprietary algorithm, a key factor in the platform's success. The Supreme Court is expected to issue at least one decision on Friday, deviating from its usual practice. This has heightened speculation that the decision will pertain to the TikTok case.
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