TikTok's lawyer argued vehemently that barring the app would infringe on users' free speech rights, a claim that ultimately did not prevail in court.
The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act enforces a stringent mandate on TikTok to either divest from its Chinese parent company or face a ban.
With the prohibition enacted, TikTok will no longer be available for download, and its functionality will degrade due to lack of maintenance and updates.
The app's downfall has been anticipated since former President Trump's 2020 executive order aimed at banning TikTok, marking a lengthy and turbulent journey toward this outcome.
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