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President Donald Trump has prompted TikTok to restore service for its users despite a divest-or-ban law from Congress but questions remain as to whether the executive order will withstand judicial scrutiny or allow tech companies to avoid liability.
Here is a breakdown of the law, Trump’s order, and surrounding legal issues.
1. What Is the TikTok Ban-or-Divest Law?
Congress passed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act last year with bipartisan support amid concerns about national security and data privacy concerns due to TikTok’s ties to the Chinese communist regime.
