TikTok Is Officially Banned in the U.S. and Can No Longer Be Accessed Within Its Borders

TikTok's U.S. ban is now in effect, blocking access for American users. Attempts to open the app result in a message stating its unavailability due to a recently enacted law. While the message expresses hope for reinstatement under a future President Trump, no firm timeline exists. President Trump has suggested a potential 90-day delay to allow for a U.S. or allied buyer to acquire the app, a transaction that hasn't yet materialized. This lack of acquisition directly led to the ban. Furthermore, other apps connected to ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, including CapCut, Lemon8, and Marvel Snap, have also been affected.

The Supreme Court's unanimous rejection of TikTok's final appeal underscored national security concerns surrounding data collection and the app's ties to a foreign entity, despite acknowledging its popularity and expressive value for millions of Americans. The court's ruling emphasized Congress's determination that divestiture is necessary to address these concerns, concluding the ban doesn't violate First Amendment rights. The situation remains fluid, pending potential future developments.