TikTok's U.S. ban is now in effect, preventing American users from accessing the platform. Attempts to open the app result in a message stating its unavailability due to a newly enacted law. While the message expresses hope for reinstatement under a future administration, citing President Trump's indication of potential intervention, no concrete solution is yet in place. Users can still download their data.
The Supreme Court's unanimous rejection of TikTok's final appeal solidified the ban, despite acknowledging the app's popularity and the data collection practices of other apps. The court cited national security concerns regarding data collection and TikTok's relationship with a foreign entity as justification. The ruling emphasizes Congress's determination that divestiture is necessary, upholding the ban as not violating First Amendment rights.
Although TikTok anticipates President Trump's potential intervention, a 90-day delay mentioned by Trump in an NBC interview remains uncertain. This delay would allow for a potential acquisition by a U.S. or allied entity, a process that hasn't yet materialized. The ban's impact extends beyond TikTok itself; other apps linked to ByteDance, including CapCut, Lemon8, and Marvel Snap, have also become inaccessible.
