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TikTok Seeks Emergency Pause on US Ban

December 10, 2024
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TikTok Seeks Emergency Pause on US Ban

TikTok has requested an emergency injunction to prevent its ban in the U.S., which is set for January 2025, as mandated by a recent law. The law, backed by concerns over national security due to TikTok’s alleged links to the Chinese government, requires the app’s sale or removal from U.S. markets. TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, have denied these claims, arguing that they pose no security threat. The law passed after extensive bipartisan support, and TikTok’s efforts to appeal the decision have been unsuccessful so far.

The legal request for an injunction, submitted by TikTok and ByteDance, is aimed at halting the law’s enforcement while awaiting further consideration by the U.S. Supreme Court. TikTok argues that enforcing the law would cause “devastating effects,” particularly for its 170 million American users. The platform claims that even a temporary ban could lead to a loss of revenue and irreparable harm by silencing a significant portion of U.S. users, content creators, and influencers who rely on the app.

In their filing, TikTok also pointed to the upcoming presidential transition, highlighting that President-elect Donald Trump has expressed support for TikTok and could potentially reverse the law. TikTok contends that the new administration should be given time to assess the case and make its own decision, citing the public interest in allowing a thorough review of the matter. The law, which was part of a broader national security initiative, has led to concerns about TikTok’s future in the U.S. if the Supreme Court fails to intervene.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has opposed the emergency injunction request, arguing that the law has already been reviewed and upheld by the courts. The DOJ maintains that the law is constitutional and necessary to address national security concerns about foreign influence, particularly from China. Despite TikTok’s push for a delay, the ongoing legal battle underscores the complex intersection of national security, tech regulation, and corporate interests, leaving the fate of TikTok in the U.S. uncertain as the case progresses.

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  • TikTok Requests Injunction to Prevent US Ban Amid National Security Concerns
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