Kampf om die Rechte von 170 Millionen Nutzern! – Nachrichten AG

TikTok is bracing for a high-stakes showdown in federal court on Sept. 16 as the popular video-sharing platform battles a law that could force it to divest from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or face a ban in the U.S. The stakes are high, as TikTok argues the law is unconstitutional and violates free speech rights, a claim backed by a collective of users eager to retain access to the app. The legal battle comes amid a heated political climate that has divided opinion, particularly with former President Trump opposing a ban on the app.

The new law requires TikTok to complete its divestment by January 19, 2025, or risk being kicked out of the US market. ByteDance has ruled out selling TikTok, leaving legal action as the company’s only lifeline. A three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit will soon hear arguments from TikTok and others, with a ruling expected within weeks or months. But whatever the outcome, the case will likely end up in the Supreme Court. As TikTok claims, “the Constitution is on our side,” fighting to preserve the platform’s existence for its 170 million US users, as highlighted in reporting by www.businesstoday.com.my.