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This ruling stems from an appeals court panel made up of two Republican judges and one Democrat, following oral arguments held in September. The court's decision supports a previously enacted law under President Joe Biden, primarily centered around national security concerns related to TikTok's ties to the Chinese government.
The Dilemma for TikTok
The court's ruling essentially presents TikTok with a dual pathway: either sever all connections with the Chinese government or risk facing a ban within the United States. As the debate intensifies, TikTok's fate hinges on upcoming actions from higher authorities. The appeals court ruling strongly suggests that the case is likely to ascend to the U.S. Supreme Court for a broader evaluation—a step that TikTok is reportedly anticipating.