Court Upholds TikTok Ban Pending U.S. Sale
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A federal appeals court upheld a U.S. law banning TikTok unless it is sold by its China-based owner, ByteDance, citing national security concerns over free speech rights. The court ruled that TikTok's ownership poses a security threat, supporting the Biden administration's stance. TikTok has until January 19 to divest, with a possible 90-day extension if progress is made. The decision could lead to a drawn-out legal process, with potential appeals to higher courts.
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- TikTok Loses Bid to Overturn Law Forcing a Ban or Sale The New York Times
- Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the U.S. The Associated Press
- Federal judges uphold law that could ban TikTok, say platform could be unavailable in U.S. NBC News
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