The fate of TikTok hangs in the balance as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments regarding a potential ban on the popular app, which has amassed 170 million users in the country. As the deadline for the ban approaches, TikTok has made a last-minute plea to the Court to halt the enforcement of the ban, citing concerns over free speech. Creators who have built careers on the platform are bracing for the impacts of a potential shutdown, with many asking what will happen to their livelihoods. The case raises significant questions about the implications for public safety versus the First Amendment rights, and the outcome will likely influence the future of social media regulations in the United States.