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The Supreme Court is backing a potential ban on TikTok, the popular social media platform used by 170 million users in the United States.
According to a report from CNN, the court shared an unsigned opinion on the ban and there were no noted dissents.
Despite recognizing how the video hosting platform serves as an “outlet for expression, means of engagement, and source of community,” the court said it ultimately made its decision based on national security concerns related to TikTok.
“Congress has determined that divestiture is necessary to address its well-supported national security concerns regarding TikTok’s data collection practices and relationship with a foreign adversary,” the court explained.
On Thursday, it was reported that the Biden administration would be leaving the choice to enforce the ban up to Donald Trump’s incoming administration.
“Our position on this has been clear: TikTok should continue to operate under American ownership. Given the timing of when it goes into effect over a holiday weekend a day before inauguration, it will be up to the next administration to implement," a White House official told ABC News in a statement.
Trump previously tried to ban TikTok during his first presidency but was unsuccessful. Since then, his stance has changed, saying during his presidential campaign that he will “save TikTok.” He is reportedly considering an executive order to do this, although he may ultimately choose not to help the app at all.
TikTok, which has not only changed the way people consume and learn about music but has helped songs become big hits, will have its ban begin on Sunday, January 19, if it’s not sold to an American buyer.
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