The enforcement delay of Executive Order 14166 concerning TikTok will be extended until June 19, 2025, according to a new order issued by the President. Executive Order 14166 deals with the Application of Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok. During this extended period, the Department of Justice will refrain from enforcing the Act or imposing any penalties against any entities that may not comply with the Act, as described in the order.
The extension aims to provide additional time for compliance and is part of a broader directive that includes issuing written guidance by the Attorney General to support the order's implementation. The Attorney General will also send letters to providers confirming no violations have occurred during the specified extension period and clarifying that there is no liability for actions taken from the Act's effective date until now.
The order emphasizes national security interests and reiterates that only the Attorney General has the authority for investigations and enforcement of the Act, citing attempted enforcement by states or private parties as a potential encroachment on Executive powers. It calls on the Attorney General to use all available authority to maintain the Executive's exclusive enforcement role.
The Order specifies that it does not affect authorities granted by law to executive departments or agencies, nor does it create rights enforceable by law against the United States or its officials.
