TikTok is scheduled to be banned in the U.S. on January 19, though media discourse has mulled over whether the ban will actually happen.

For Context: In April, President Joe Biden signed a law with bipartisan support that stated the Chinese-owned TikTok must find a new owner or be banned. In December, a federal appeals court rejected TikTok’s emergency bid to halt its ban, and the Supreme Court will hear the case on January 10. Explore arguments for and against banning TikTok with AllStances.

Actions, Consequences: An opinion from The Epoch Times (Lean Right bias) concluded the Supreme Court appears likely to deny TikTok’s request, though the incoming Trump administration could save it. It also analyzed how China, which will likely be unhappy if the U.S. bans the platform, could react.

Creators Unfazed: A report from The Wall Street Journal (Center bias) highlighted TikTok creators who are unfazed by the slated ban, as they don’t see it likely to take effect. The Journal reported a quote from a talent manager who said when legislation was introduced to ban the platform, “we worked around the clock with our talent to download content and repurpose it across other platforms,” but now, “the anxious calls coming in” are around “zero to none.”

Dueling Arguments: A report from The Economist (Left bias) noted Trump’s softening stance on TikTok, while politicians like those in the Biden administration and Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) still seek its ban. It also cited a Supreme Court litigator who thinks Biden’s law should be nixed but suspects the Court will uphold it.