According to Gizmodo , the video social networking platform TikTok has officially filed a lawsuit against the US government with the country's Court of Appeals, arguing that the ban issued by President Joe Biden's administration is unconstitutional.

According to TikTok, the Protecting Americans from Apps Controlled by Rival Countries Act violates the Constitution's Article 1 on freedom of speech. The ban requires TikTok to 'sell itself' to a US company by January 19, 2025, or it will be permanently shut down.

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In its lawsuit, TikTok asserted that the request was “commercially, technologically, and legally impossible.” The company said it had attempted to negotiate with the US government to address national security concerns, but no agreement had been reached.

TikTok also rejected the US government's accusations that it is a threat to national security. The company affirmed that it always complies with US law and is committed to protecting user data.

TikTok’s lawsuit is seen as a strong move against the US government’s ban. How the court handles this case could affect the future of this platform in the US.

The case also raises important questions about free speech and the role of government in regulating the internet. Many users in the US fear that banning TikTok could open the door for the government to exert more control over people’s online activities.