NATIONAL NEWS – Supreme Court signals support for TikTok ban

Laila Kirkpatrick, Staff Writer

The Supreme Court heard arguments in January regarding the constitutionality of a law requiring TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or face a U.S. ban. Observers believe the court is likely to uphold the law, which was signed by President Biden in April 2024.

If the court rules in favor of the law, TikTok’s 170 million U.S. users could lose access unless the company complies with the divestment requirement. TikTok has sought an extension to delay the decision, while former President Trump filed an amicus brief advocating for more time.

The court’s final decision will have significant implications for free speech and national security, with a ruling expected in the coming weeks.