TheΒ Supreme CourtΒ on Friday upheld the law requiring China-based ByteDance to divest its ownership of TikTok by Sunday or faceΒ an effective ban of the popular social video app in the U.S.
ByteDance has so far refused to sell TikTok, meaning many U.S. users could lose access to the app this weekend. The app may still work for those who already have TikTok on their phones, although ByteDance has also threatened to shut the app down.
In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court sided with the Biden administration, upholding the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act which President Joe Biden signed in April.
βThere is no doubt that, for more than 170 million Americans, TikTok offers a distinctive and expansive outlet for expression, means of engagement, and source of community,β the Supreme Courtβs opinion said. βBut Congress has determined that divestiture is necessary to address its well-supported national security concerns regarding TikTokβs data collection practices and relationship with a foreign adversary.β
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