The Supreme Court has agreed to hear TikTok's challenge against the impending U.S. ban, with oral arguments scheduled for January 10th, 2024. This development comes at a critical time, as the platform faces a January 19th deadline for potential domestic shutdown.

The core issue centers on whether the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act violates the First Amendment. Both parties must submit opening briefs (up to 13,000 words) by December 27th, with reply briefs (maximum 6,000 words) due January 3rd.

Key Points:

• TikTok and ByteDance maintain their stance against selling the platform
• The Supreme Court has deferred decision on TikTok's injunction request until after oral arguments
• App stores have been notified to prepare for potential removal
• The ban would affect approximately 150 million U.S. users

The timing is particularly significant as the January 19th deadline falls one day before Trump's inauguration. While President-elect Biden has expressed support for the platform, he won't take office in time to prevent the initial ban. A potential 90-day extension could be granted, though implementation logistics remain complex.

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