TikTok Is Officially Banned in the U.S. and Can No Longer Be Accessed Within Its Borders

TikTok's U.S. ban is now in effect, preventing American users from accessing the platform. Attempts to open the app result in a message stating its unavailability due to a newly enacted law. While the message expresses hope for a future reinstatement under a potential Trump administration, no concrete timeline exists.

The Supreme Court's unanimous rejection of TikTok's final appeal solidified the ban, citing national security concerns over data collection and ties to a foreign adversary despite acknowledging the app's popularity and expressive function. The court's ruling emphasized Congress's authority to address these concerns.

Although President Trump expressed a potential 90-day delay to allow for a U.S. or allied entity to acquire the app, this remains uncertain. The absence of a buyer precipitated the immediate ban. The fallout also impacted other apps associated with ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, including CapCut, Lemon8, and Marvel Snap, which are currently unavailable.