- The US Supreme Court upheld a law banning TikTok.
- TikTok’s services were temporarily suspended for US users.
- President-elect Donald Trump may grant TikTok a 90-day extension.
TikTok’s availability in the US has been temporarily suspended following the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a new law banning the platform. The app displayed a message informing users that the law required them to temporarily halt services, but efforts are underway to restore access.
Despite this setback, there may be hope for TikTok’s US operations. Incoming President Donald Trump indicated that he is likely to extend the deadline, offering TikTok more time to comply with the law.
TikTok Faces Uncertainty in the US After Supreme Court Ruling
On January 19, the US Supreme Court upheld the law banning TikTok in the country, forcing the platform offline. A message displayed to US users explained that the app was temporarily unavailable due to the legal requirements, marking a significant moment for the app’s fate in the US.
This legal challenge came after months of uncertainty, with ByteDance fighting to prevent the ban, arguing it violated the First Amendment. The court’s decision concluded that the law was not an infringement on free speech rights, allowing the ban to take effect.
While the situation seems bleak, President-elect Donald Trump could offer a reprieve for TikTok. Trump has mentioned the possibility of granting a 90-day extension, which would give the company more time to address the demands set by the US government. This extension could delay the enforcement of the law, potentially saving the platform for now.
The uncertainty surrounding TikTok’s future in the US hinges on these developments. If Trump’s extension is granted, TikTok may continue to operate while ByteDance works to find a solution, such as selling the platform to a non-Chinese buyer as required by law.
TikTok’s future in the US is currently uncertain, but a potential 90-day extension from President-elect Trump could provide the company with more time to navigate the legal challenges and avoid a permanent ban.
“The law did not violate the First Amendment rights of TikTok and its 170 million users,” states the Supreme Court ruling, highlighting a key legal obstacle TikTok must face in the US.
