DOJ urges Supreme Court to reject Trump's delay on TikTok ban ruling

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1 year ago

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The Justice Department has requested the Supreme Court to reject Trump's plea to postpone the TikTok ban ruling set to take effect imminent to his inauguration.
Attorney General Merrick Garland emphasized TikTok's data collection poses a significant national security threat due to espionage risks.
The Supreme Court is set to hear the case with a ruling needed by January 19 to keep TikTok accessible in the U.S. app stores.
Trump's argument for delay centers on potential negotiations for user safety and data protection after discussions with TikTok CEO Shou Chew.
The Biden administration supports the ban, but Trump has expressed his intention to retain TikTok for his campaign engagement.