Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a law that mandates the ban of TikTok if it fails to secure a non-Chinese buyer by January 19.
The court will hear arguments on January 10 regarding whether the law violates the First Amendment, particularly the freedom of speech.
TikTok has approximately 170 million active users in the U.S., making the case highly significant for both users and advertisers.
In a crucial decision for the future of TikTok in the U.S., the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a law that mandates the app’s removal from U.S. app stores unless it finds a non-Chinese buyer by January 19, 2025. The case, which has significant implications for both the app’s 170 million U.S. users and broader international relations, will be argued before the Court on January 10.