Legal and Corporate Responses
The upheld a law requiring to divest or face a ban, citing national security concerns over data collection and foreign control.
TikTok announced it would "go dark" in the on January 19 unless the provides assurances to service providers, highlighting the lack of clarity from recent government statements.
Political and Public Reaction
The ruling, while addressing national security, acknowledged TikTok's role in offering a platform for expression and community for over 170 million Americans.
hinted at a future decision on TikTok, emphasizing the need for time to review the situation, despite earlier opposition to the ban.