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 presidential administration, no concrete timeline exists.
The Supreme Court's unanimous rejection of TikTok's appeal solidified the ban, citing national security concerns related to data collection and ties to a foreign entity, despite acknowledging the app's popularity and expressive function. The court's ruling emphasized Congress's determination that divestiture was necessary to address these concerns, and that the ban did not violate First Amendment rights.
While President-elect Trump expressed potential for a 90-day delay to allow for a U.S. or allied entity acquisition, this remains uncertain. The absence of a buyer precipitated the immediate ban. Consequently, other apps affiliated with ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, including CapCut, Lemon8, and Marvel Snap, have also become inaccessible in the U.S.
