Will TikTok users be able to access the app after a potential ban? Experts explain
TikTok did not immediately respond to ABC News' request for comment. No matter the extent of potential service interruptions, users would still be able to access TikTok after the ban by using workarounds, experts said.
Yes, a TikTok ban is closer than ever. No, your app probably won’t just disappear
There are a lot of lingering questions about how the ban would work in practice because there’s no precedent for the US government blocking such a major social media platform. But some things are clear,
The TikTok ban heads to the Supreme Court today. Here's what to know about the case.
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Friday morning on whether to overturn or delay a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok​ in the U.S.
If TikTok Is Banned, Can I Still Use It?
The social media app is likely to disappear from the app stores of Google and Apple right away. But it’s unclear if users will completely lose access.
TikTok ban explained: Will the app be deleted from my phone?
No. If the law goes into effect on Jan. 19, TikTok will disappear from Apple and Google's app stores. You also won't be able to access the app on a computer. So new users won't be able to download it, but if you already have it on your phone, it'll stay there.
TikTok could shut down unless Supreme Court blocks or delays U.S. ban
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
Supreme Court appears likely to uphold TikTok ban unless China-owned ByteDance divests
The Supreme Court appears inclined to uphold a law that would ban the video-sharing app TikTok in the U.S. after Jan. 19 unless its China-owned parent company divests.
TikTok still seems headed for a ban after its Supreme Court arguments
After the Supreme Court heard oral arguments over a law that could ban TikTok, it looks like one of its last possible lifelines is unlikely to save it from the impending ouster.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold law to ban or sell TikTok
A majority of the justices appeared more concerned about the national security implications of the popular app’s Chinese ownership than about the restrictions on free speech the law would impose.
TikTok Faces A Ban—Here’s What Users Can Do If The App Is Removed From The U.S.
The full scope of how the ban would impact TikTok’s user functions is still unclear, as a lawyer arguing on behalf of the app said it would go dark by Jan. 19.
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