The Supreme Court is expected to announce its decision on Friday regarding the case involving TikTok and a federal law that could potentially lead to the app's shutdown in the U.S. The law, which is set to take effect on Sunday, aims to compel the sale of TikTok by its Chinese owner, ByteDance, due to national security concerns.
During recent courtroom proceedings, the justices appeared inclined to uphold the law, despite arguments from TikTok's legal team. If the law is enforced, TikTok could cease operations in the U.S. as early as Sunday.
However, there may be a glimmer of hope for TikTok as President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly exploring ways to 'preserve' the app, according to statements from his incoming national security adviser. It remains uncertain what actions Trump could take to intervene in the situation.
The Supreme Court has indicated that it will issue at least one decision on Friday, although the specific case has not been disclosed. This departure from the court's usual practices has led to speculation that the TikTok case will be addressed in the upcoming announcement.
Typically, the court announces decisions on days when sessions are scheduled, but the next session is not until Tuesday. Due to the pandemic, the justices will not be present in the courtroom for the announcement, and opinions will be made available on the court's website shortly after 10 a.m. EST on Friday.
