Central Texas influencers and experts weigh in on potential TikTok ban [Video]

AUSTIN, Texas — In nine days, one of the most popular social media apps in the world could be banned in the U.S.

On Friday, U.S. Supreme Court Justices heard arguments over a law that would ban TikTok in the United States, unless its Chinese-parent company– ByteDance– sells its stake in the company.

With over 170 million American TikTok users, the government says the ban concerns national security. On the other hand, attorneys with TikTok argue that the ban is unconstitutional and violates the First Amendment.

“Are we supposed to ignore the fact that the ultimate parent of TikTok is in fact subject to doing intelligence work for the Chinese government,” Chief Justice John Roberts asked the company’s attorney, Noel Francisco.

Many lawmakers and …