A United States federal appeals court is expected to decide by December 6 on whether ByteDance, owner of TikTok, must sell its US operations by January 19, 2025, or face a ban.

The ruling will address legal challenges about the law’s adherence to constitutional standards and its national security implications.

The US government asserts that ByteDance’s ownership of TikTok poses national security threats.

It cites China’s potential access to US user data and influence over app content.