When is the Supreme Court argument? How to listen

TikTok’s fate rests in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court, which will hear oral arguments Friday in less than two weeks challenging a law banning the platform in the country.

Last spring, President Joe Biden signed a law requiring ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to sell the platform by Sunday, January 19th. Should ByteDance fail to do so, TikTok will be banned in the United States, making it illegal for app stores and internet hosting services to distribute the platform. The legislation arose from national security concerns that TikTok may be sharing US user data with the Chinese government.

In December, SCOTUS agreed to hear oral arguments against the legislation from TikTok, which has consistently denied claims of a threat to national security. Friday’s meeting comes just nine days before the ban is implemented.

Although he has been vocal against TikTok in the past, President-elect Donald Trump has asked SCOTUS to suspend the legislation because he would like a chance to save the platform. Last month, billionaire Frank McCourt and “Shark Tank” host Kevin O’Leary expressed interest in acquiring the platform’s U.S. assets as part of a consortium called “People’s Bid For TikTok.”

Here’s when SCOTUS will hear TikTok’s arguments and how people can tune in at home.

What is TikTok arguing?

TikTok argues that the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications” app, which went into effect last spring, violates the First Amendment.

When will SCOTUS hear TikTok’s arguments?

SCOTUS will meet in public session at 10 a.m. EST on Friday to hear TikTok’s oral arguments.

When will SCOTUS announce its decision?

SCOTUS could release its decision any time after Friday’s hearing.

Can anyone attend the SCOTUS hearing?

SCOTUS hearings are open to the public, but seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. A queue forms in front of the courthouse.

According to the SCOTUS website, seating for oral arguments on TikTok begins at 9:30 a.m. The Supreme Court building is closed during the court session.

For more information about courtroom seating minutes, visit supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/courtroomseating.aspx.

Can you listen to the SCOTUS arguments live?

Yes, an audio feed will be livestreamed during the public meeting. The livestream will be available on the SCOTUS website at supremecourt.gov/default.aspx. An audio recording and transcript will also be posted on the SCOTUS website upon completion of the session.

This story has been updated to correct an inaccuracy.

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