Extending the TikTok Enforcement Delay
Extends Enforcement Delay for TikTok and Pauses Justice Department Actions
What it does
The order directs the Justice Department to refrain from enforcing the Act until June 19, 2025, and for the Attorney General to issue guidance and liability letters.
Real-world impact
- Prevents the Justice Department from enforcing the Act or imposing penalties until June 19, 2025.
- App providers (including TikTok) will receive letters saying they face no liability for past conduct.
- Attorney General must issue guidance and defend federal enforcement authority against states or private suits.
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Summary
This order extends a pause on enforcing a federal law aimed at apps controlled by foreign adversaries, specifically applying to TikTok, until June 19, 2025. During that time, the Justice Department will not take enforcement actions or impose penalties for noncompliance, including distributing or updating such apps.
The Attorney General must issue written guidance to implement the pause and send letters to app providers saying they face no liability for conduct from the law’s effective date through the pause. The order also directs the Attorney General to defend federal enforcement authority against state or private actions.
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