US government denies request to delay TikTok download ban

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The Justice Department filed a sealed objection to the preliminary injunction request Friday morning, indicating the Sunday ban on TikTok remains in place. © Reuters

YIFAN YU, Nikkei staff writer

PALO ALTO, U.S. -- The U.S. government will not delay a ban on TikTok downloads set to take effect this Sunday, the Justice Department said in a court filing Friday.

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