A federal court has denied TikTok’s request for a temporary pause on a law that could lead to a ban of the app next month. This ruling, which came in response to an emergency injunction filed by TikTok earlier this week, marks the latest legal setback for the company as it strives to prevent a complete ban of its app in the United States.
In its request to delay the law’s implementation, TikTok indicated its intention to appeal to the Supreme Court. The company’s lawyers also suggested that President-elect Donald Trump might adopt a different stance on the matter, referencing some of Trump’s past comments about the app.
However, a panel of three judges issued a brief order denying the request, stating that such a pause was “unwarranted.” TikTok’s future now hinges on the Supreme Court, although there is no assurance that the court will agree to hear the case.
In a statement, TikTok said;
As we have previously stated, we plan on taking this case to the Supreme Court, which has an established historical record of protecting Americans’ right to free speech. The voices of over 170 million Americans here in the US and around the world will be silenced on January 19th, 2025 unless the TikTok ban is halted.
The company remains committed to fighting the potential ban and is hopeful that the Supreme Court will intervene to protect the rights of its users.
