"In the brief, Senators Markey and Paul and Representative Khanna argued that the TikTok ban lacks evidence and directly conflicts with the First Amendment, undermining the rights of over 170 million Americans who use the platform," the press release said.
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(WJAR) — U.S. Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts is calling for the extension of the TikTok ban. He held a press conference on Thursday at 2:15 p.m. to urge the Biden Administration to extend the deadline. At the event, Markey said he will be sending a letter to President Joe Biden, asking him to use his power to extend the deadline for 90 days.
President-elect Trump considers reprieve for video-sharing app as law prohibiting its distribution takes effect Sunday.
Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey is calling on President Joe Biden to delay a ban on TikTok that could go into effect in the coming days. The Supreme Court could rule as early as Friday whether or not the original ban is constitutional or if it should be delayed and debated further.
With a ban on TikTok set to go into effect on Sunday, Jan. 19, one Massachusetts senator is co-sponsoring a bill to extend the ban's deadline.
A group of lawmakers is mounting a last-ditch effort to delay a TikTok ban from going into effect on Sunday and give the company more time to find an American buyer and evaluate the risks the app poses to national security.
TikTok is set to be shut down in the United States on Jan. 19 unless the Supreme Court intervenes or it is sold to an American owner. Lawmakers have rallied to shut down the platform in the United States over national security concerns because of its China-based ownership.
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A growing number of lawmakers are urging President Joe Biden to grant a reprieve to prevent TikTok from going dark in the United States as soon as Sunday, warning millions of creators and businesses could be hurt.