Trump’s TikTok restrictions ‘likely exceed’ his legal authority, federal judge says - POLITICO

The legal teams for TikTok and the Trump administration are expected to meet by no later than Wednesday to propose next steps in the case.

The Trump administration “likely” exceeded its legal authority with its order to ban TikTok downloads in the U.S.

District Court Judge Carl Nichols said that while President Donald Trump has “broad” authority to declare national emergencies and prohibit business dealings with foreign entities that pose a national security risk, TikTok appears to be exempt from such action as a “personal communication” service that oversees “informational materials.”.

The battle rages on: The legal teams for TikTok and the Trump administration are expected to meet by no later than Wednesday to propose next steps in the case, which will weigh whether the administration violated the company’s rights through its executive orders

The courtroom battle is playing out as ByteDance and TikTok negotiate a deal to sell stakes in the app to two U.S companies, Oracle and Walmart, in a bid to satisfy the Trump administration’s national security concerns