According to CBS, A federal appeals court upheld a law that would ban TikTok in the U.S., citing national security concerns over its Chinese ties.

The court sided with the Justice Department, stating that the law’s provisions concerning TikTok and its related entities are constitutional. The decision sets the stage for a potential Supreme Court battle as the law’s deadline approaches.

Lawmakers and officials have long raised concerns about TikTok’s ties to China, citing data security and content manipulation risks. TikTok and ByteDance have challenged the law, arguing that a forced sale is not feasible and would suppress free speech.

President-elect Donald Trump takes office, vowed to save the app during his recent campaign, after trying to ban TikTok during his first term. He takes office January 20th, 2025.