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 a newly enacted law. While the message expresses hope for reinstatement under a future President Trump, no concrete plans have been announced.
The Supreme Court's unanimous rejection of TikTok's final appeal solidified the ban, citing national security concerns over data collection practices and ties to a foreign entity, despite acknowledging the app's popularity and expressive value. The court's ruling emphasized Congress's authority to address these security concerns.
Although President Trump expressed potential for a 90-day delay to allow for a U.S. or allied acquisition, this hasn't materialized, leading to the immediate ban. Concurrently, other apps linked to ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, including CapCut, Lemon8, and Marvel Snap, have also become inaccessible. The future of TikTok in the U.S. remains uncertain pending further developments.