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TikTok Ban in the US: Access Blocked Nationally

by Aria Feb 22,2025

TikTok's U.S. ban is now in effect, preventing American users from accessing the platform. Attempts to open the app result in a message stating its unavailability due to recently enacted legislation. While the message expresses hope for a future reinstatement under a potential Trump administration, no concrete solution has been announced.

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The Supreme Court's unanimous rejection of TikTok's final appeal underscored national security concerns surrounding data collection practices and ties to a foreign entity, despite acknowledging the app's popularity and role in user expression. The court's ruling emphasized Congress's determination that divestiture was necessary.

Although TikTok anticipates a potential 90-day delay in the ban, as suggested by President-elect Trump, this remains unconfirmed. This delay would allow time for a U.S. or allied entity to acquire the app – a purchase that hasn't yet materialized. Consequently, other apps linked to ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, including CapCut, Lemon8, and Marvel Snap, have also become inaccessible.

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