ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is making a last-ditch effort to keep the popular video-sharing app alive in the United States.
The company has filed an emergency motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals to temporarily block a law that would force it to divest TikTok’s US operations by January 19th.
The move comes after a federal appeals court upheld the law, which was passed by Congress earlier this year.
The law grants the U.S. government broad authority to ban foreign-owned apps that pose national security risks.
ByteDance argues that the forced sale of TikTok would have significant negative consequences for the app’s users and the broader tech industry.
The company has warned that a ban could disrupt services for millions of users worldwide.
The outcome of this legal battle will have far-reaching implications for the future of TikTok and the broader relationship between the US and China.