The U.S. Supreme Court has taken up a landmark case that could reshape the national landscape for transgender rights, reviewing Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender minors. With similar laws enacted in 26 states, the case underscores the intensifying debate over the rights of transgender individuals and the balance between state and federal authority.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has upheld a law that could result in the effective banning of TikTok in the United States unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells the platform to an American owner by January 19, 2025. The unanimous decision by a three-judge panel cites national security concerns and the potential misuse of user data, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over TikTok's future in the country.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has upheld a pivotal law requiring ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to sell its U.S. operations by January 19, 2025, or face a nationwide ban. The ruling supports the government’s claim that TikTok poses significant national security risks due to its data collection practices and potential influence from the Chinese government.
