Supreme Court upholds law that would force sale or ban TikTok

The Supreme Court upheld a decision to ban TikTok in the US, citing no First Amendment violation due to its foreign ownership by ByteDance. The ban, set to take effect on a Sunday, faces political pushback, with President Biden deferring enforcement to the incoming administration. President-elect Trump, who previously supported a ban, now opposes it, highlighting TikTok's role in his campaign. The future of TikTok remains uncertain, with potential negotiations and user impact still unfolding.

What was the main reason the Supreme Court upheld the TikTok ban?

• The ban was not legally challenged.

• TikTok is a U.S.-owned company.

• The ban violates the First Amendment.

• TikTok is owned by a foreign company.

What is the main concern regarding TikTok's ownership?

• It is owned by a U.S. company.

• It is owned by a Chinese company.

• It is owned by a European company.

• It is owned by a private individual.

Which law set the legal battles over TikTok in motion?

• A new telecommunications act.

• An executive order from 2020.

• A recent Supreme Court ruling.

• A law passed in April 2024.

What decision did the Biden administration make regarding the TikTok ban?

• To leave the decision to the incoming administration.

• To permanently lift the ban.

• To negotiate with ByteDance.

• To enforce the ban immediately.

How has President-elect Donald Trump's view on TikTok changed?

• He remains undecided.

• He now opposes the ban.

• He has always opposed the ban.

• He now supports the ban.

What is the potential impact of TikTok shutting down for a day or two?

• It could increase user support for the app.

• It would cause users to switch to other apps.

• It would have no impact on the situation.

• It would lead to a permanent ban.

What was the initial stance of President Trump on TikTok?

• He viewed TikTok as a national security threat.

• He had no opinion on TikTok.

• He wanted to invest in TikTok.

• He supported TikTok as a great platform.