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The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on January 10, 2025, about a federal law that could ban TikTok nationwide unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, sells the app. The law, part of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFACA), was signed by President Joe Biden in April 2024 to address national security concerns.
The government fears TikTok could share user data with China or spread propaganda, citing its ownership as a vulnerability. TikTok argues the law violates First Amendment rights and constitutes government overreach.
A Court of Appeals upheld the law in December 2024, prompting TikTok to appeal to the Supreme Court. The case, with a potential ban deadline of January 19, could reshape U.S. policy on foreign-owned technology platforms and set critical precedents for balancing national security with free speech.
