The Supreme Court has agreed to hear TikTok's challenge against the impending U.S. ban, with oral arguments scheduled for January 10th, 2024.

The Supreme Court Building. Photo Credit: Joe Ravi

The case centers on whether the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act violates the First Amendment. Both parties must submit:

• Opening briefs (13,000 words) by December 27th, 5 PM ET
• Reply briefs (6,000 words) by January 3rd

Key timeline points:

• January 10th: Two-hour oral argument
• January 19th: Ban implementation deadline
• January 20th: Presidential inauguration

Critical considerations:

• The Supreme Court has deferred its decision on TikTok's injunction request until after oral arguments
• App stores have been notified to prepare for TikTok's potential removal
• The ban would affect approximately 150 million U.S. users
• ByteDance maintains its position against selling TikTok
• President-elect Biden has expressed support for TikTok but won't take office until after the ban deadline
• A 90-day extension possibility exists but would require presidential approval

The outcome of this hearing will determine TikTok's future in the United States, with significant implications for both the platform and its massive user base.

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