TikTok faces legal challenges over US ban law

theverge.com — April 29, 2024 at 03:00 PM UTC

TikTok faces challenges in the US and China after a bill signed by President Biden requires ByteDance to divest the app. Legal battles center on First Amendment rights. The DC Circuit Court will handle the case exclusively. Experts predict a 70% chance of the US winning. China may limit or block TikTok's sale, using the algorithm as leverage. The Chinese government's response could impact US businesses in China.

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