Federal Appeals Court Denies TikTok's Request

In a recent development, a federal appeals court in Washington DC has unanimously rejected TikTok's bid to delay a law mandating its Chinese owner, ByteDance Ltd, to either sell the app or face a ban in the United States starting from January 19.

National Security Concerns Cited

The law, passed with bipartisan support and signed by U.S. President Joe Biden in April, highlights national security risks associated with ByteDance's ownership. Despite TikTok's argument that the ban violates free speech protections, the appeals court upheld the law, stating it meets strict scrutiny standards.

ByteDance Plans to Appeal to Supreme Court

With the federal appeals court ruling halting the law as "unwarranted," ByteDance is now left with the option to appeal to the Supreme Court. This decision marks a significant setback for TikTok as it navigates the complex landscape of U.S. regulations and national security concerns.