The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Friday on a law requiring TikTok to cut ties with its China-based parent, ByteDance, by January 19 or face a U.S. ban.
The case centers on national security versus free speech, as TikTok argues the ban violates Americans’ First Amendment rights to access and share information.
Conservative justices expressed skepticism of TikTok’s claims, citing risks of data misuse by foreign adversaries.
The court may uphold the law, delay its ruling, or block the ban. With 170 million U.S. users, many of whom profit from the platform, the decision could have significant implications for creators and national security policy.
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