What Would a TikTok Ban Mean?

This report summarizes recent U.S. legislation signed by President Biden that could force ByteDance to sell TikTok within 12 months or face a nationwide ban, noting the law’s inclusion in a foreign aid package and the strong bipartisan support behind it. It highlights likely legal challenges that could delay any ban into 2025 or beyond, references Montana’s blocked state-level ban and related First Amendment concerns, and frames the issue within broader national security, privacy, and geopolitical contexts, with uncertain outcomes depending on court rulings, potential divestiture, and post-election dynamics.