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What will be the impact of the TikTok ban on Lemon8 in the U.S. by February 28, 2025?
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Supreme Court to Hear TikTok Ban Case on January 10, Amid First Amendment and National Security Concerns
Jan 8, 2025, 12:18 PM
The fate of TikTok in the U.S. hangs in the balance as the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on January 10 regarding a potential ban set to take effect on January 19. The ban, enacted through legislation signed by President Joe Biden, mandates that TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, must divest from the app by the deadline or face a ban from U.S. app stores and internet service providers. President-elect Donald Trump has urged the Supreme Court to delay the ban, citing its potential impact on his ability to negotiate a solution post-inauguration on January 20. The case raises significant First Amendment concerns, with TikTok and its users arguing that the ban infringes on their free speech rights, while the government asserts it is necessary for national security due to ByteDance's Chinese ownership. Amid the uncertainty, TikTok creators are exploring alternatives, with some promoting ByteDance's sister app, Lemon8, which could also be affected by the ban. The Supreme Court's decision will have far-reaching implications for the platform's 170 million U.S. users and the broader social media landscape.
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