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A federal appeals court has upheld a law that may lead to a ban on TikTok in the United States, delivering a significant blow to the popular social media platform as it navigates its future amidst concerns over its Chinese ownership.
On December 6, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that the law requiring TikTok to either sever ties with its China-based parent company, ByteDance, or face a ban by January 19, 2025, is constitutional. The court’s decision came after TikTok filed a legal challenge in May, arguing that the legislation was an “violate the Fifth Amendment guarantee of equal protection of the laws.” based on speculative concerns about data security and content manipulation.
TikTok’s legal team has consistently denied allegations that it poses a national security threat and pointed out that no evidence has been provided showing that user data has been shared with the Chinese government. They argue that the forced sale is not feasible due to the technical complexities involved in transferring TikTok’s proprietary algorithm.
In response to the ruling, TikTok is expected to contest it further. The appeals court’s decision follows oral arguments heard in September, during which judges expressed skepticism regarding TikTok’s claims about First Amendment protections being infringed upon by the law.
As this situation unfolds, TikTok faces an urgent deadline to either comply with U.S. regulations or risk being banned from operating within the country, which could have far-reaching consequences for its user base and business operations.
Sources:
[1] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tiktok-ban-appeals-court-congress/
[2] https://www.voanews.com/a/federal-appeals-court-upholds-law-requiring-sale-or-ban-of-tiktok-in-us/7889936.html
[3] https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/06/tech/tiktok-ban-law-court-decision/index.html
[4] https://nou.edu.ng/coursewarecontent/JLS823-NEWS%20REPORTING-%20COMPLETE_docx.pdf
[5] https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/WC193
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