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The TikTok ban heads to the Supreme Court tomorrow. Here’s what to know.
In a shocking turn of events, President-elect Donald Trump has opposed a proposed ban on TikTok, citing concerns that the move could result in a “nationwide shutdown” and potentially harm American users. This decision comes as a surprise, given his previous stance on the issue.
As reported by CBS News, Trump’s attorney filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the Supreme Court, urging them to pause the law’s implementation until he can take office and address the situation through “political means.” The administration is requesting that the court delay enforcement of the ban for 90 days or until further notice.
The proposed TikTok ban stems from concerns over national security risks posed by China-based ByteDance, which owns TikTok. This move has sparked controversy among lawmakers and intelligence agencies, who argue that Chinese national security laws require organizations to cooperate with intelligence gathering.
Despite these concerns, Trump’s administration appears to be taking a different stance. In his brief, he stated that he “opposes the proposed ban” due to the potential harm it could cause. According to reports, this move is seen as an effort by Trump to distance himself from previous decisions on the matter.
In response to allegations of national security risks, TikTok has argued that a forced divestiture would be difficult and potentially catastrophic for its business operations. The platform claims that rebuilding its algorithm from scratch would be impossible without the necessary data shared with ByteDance.
The TikTok ban has significant implications for users worldwide. In an effort to avoid a ban, experts suggest Trump could exercise his authority by asking the Justice Department not to enforce the law or prosecute tech companies like Apple and Google who host TikTok in their app stores.
Source: www.cbsnews.com
