Will TikTok go dark? Will Trump enforce the ban? Here’s what to know

Author: Ryan Adamczeski

The Supreme Court has upheld a law banning TikTok in the United States. The Advocate that the ban “isn’t just about TikTok, it’s about the government setting a precedent that platforms can be shut down without evidence or due process.”

“The case relied on secret evidence — documents that weren’t even shared during discovery,” they said. “And the court ruled, ‘We don’t even need to see the evidence because Congress says so.’ That kind of deference to government say-so over a trial or hard proof is terrifying.”

“Losing TikTok isn’t just losing an app; it’s losing a platform that amplifies voices traditional media often ignores,” Spehar continued. “It’s a place where queer people, women, and people of color hold the most power right now.”