NBC News - TikTok appeals to Supreme Court to halt sale
TikTok has filed an application with the Supreme Court to prevent the enforcement of a law that could ban the app in the United States. This move comes after a lower court upheld the law, citing national security concerns. TikTok argues that the law would effectively shut down one of America's most popular speech platforms just before a presidential inauguration. The law is set to take effect on January 19th unless the Supreme Court rules in TikTok's favor or its Chinese parent company sells the app. Meanwhile, TikTok's CEO has met with President-elect Trump, indicating ongoing negotiations or discussions regarding the app's future in the U.S.
Key Points:
- TikTok is challenging a law that could ban the app in the U.S. at the Supreme Court.
- The law was upheld by a lower court due to national security concerns.
- TikTok claims the law would close a major speech platform before a presidential inauguration.
- The law is scheduled to take effect on January 19th unless the Supreme Court intervenes.
- TikTok's CEO met with President-elect Trump, suggesting possible negotiations.