The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on January 10, 2025, about the TikTok ban tied to the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. This law mandates ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, to divest from the app by January 19, 2025, or face a U.S. ban.
TikTok argues the law infringes on First Amendment rights by restricting freedom of speech, while supporters cite national security concerns. A lower court upheld the law, rejecting TikTok’s constitutional challenges. The Supreme Court’s expedited hearing underscores the urgency, with a decision expected before the January deadline. The case’s outcome will determine TikTok’s future in the U.S. and set a precedent for balancing free speech and national security.
