Breaking news: Supreme Court backs law requiring TikTok to be sold or banned

The law effectively bans TikTok in the U.S. starting on Sunday.

View in browser Jan. 17, 2025, 10:15 a.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Pete Kiehart for The New York Times Supreme Court Backs Law Requiring TikTok to Be Sold or Banned The justices rejected the social media company's First Amendment challenge to the law that effectively bans it in the United States starting on Sunday. Follow live updates Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018