The Supreme Court has upheld the federal law banning TikTok unless it’s sold by its China-based parent company


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-01-17 10:06:26">January 17, 2025 at 10:06 AM EST</time>

The Supreme Court has upheld the federal law banning TikTok unless it’s sold by its China-based parent company{ai:summary}<p>The Supreme Court has confirmed the federal law that prohibits TikTok's operation in the U.S. unless the app is sold by its China-based parent company. This decision reinforces concerns over national security and data privacy associated with foreign-owned technology. </p><p>#politics</p>

Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok if it’s not sold by its Chinese parent company

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