The social media app prepares to shut down its U.S. platform.
The justices of the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the law on Friday that requires TikTok’s Chinese-based owner to divest or have the social media app shut down in the U.S. due to national security concerns. The company claimed in its challenge to the law that is violates the First Amendment. The social media app is set to go dark on Sunday.
The court’s opinion stated, “For more than 170 million Americans, TikTok offers a distinctive and expansive outlet for expression, means of engagement, and source of community. But Congress has determined that divestiture is necessary to address its well-supported national security concerns regarding TikTok’s data collection practices and relationship with a foreign adversary.”
Justice Department Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said, “The next phase of this effort—implementing and ensuring compliance with the law after it goes into effect on January 19—will be a process that plays out over time.”
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, “This administration recognizes that actions to implement the law simply must fall to the next administration.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For wisdom for President Trump and incoming administration officials as they seek solutions to keep TikTok active in the U.S.
- For the justices of the Supreme Court to be discerning as they hear challenges to federal laws.
Sources: NBC News, Wall Street Journal, MSN
