Trump calls on US supreme Court toStay TikTok BAN #new #news

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:22:28 +0000

#President-elect #Donald #Trump has requested the U.S. Supreme Court to delay the enforcement of a ban on #TikTok which is set to take effect on January 19, 2025, just one day before his inauguration. This request was made in a legal document filed on December 27, 2024, where Trump emphasized his desire to negotiate a resolution to the ongoing dispute over the platform's operations in the U.S. after he assumes office135.
In his brief, Trump did not take a position on the merits of the case but argued that he possesses "unrivaled deal-making experience" that could facilitate a solution addressing both national security concerns and the platform's continued operation246. The TikTok ban stems from allegations that its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, collects personal data from users, including children under 13, without parental consent—a violation of U.S. law17.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments regarding this case on January 10, 2025. In contrast to Trump's stance, the Biden administration has defended the ban as a necessary measure to mitigate national security threats posed by TikTok's operations in the U.S.38. Trump's legal team argues that delaying the ban would allow for a political resolution rather than a judicial one, underscoring the tension between free speech rights and national security issues69.