TikTok sues Montana over a bill that would ban the popular short-form video app in the state starting early next year, alleging the ban violates the US Constitution, including the First Amendment, as well as other federal laws
TikTok alleges that the ban violates the US Constitution, including the First Amendment, as well as other federal laws, according to a complaint filed in Montana District Court. The company also claims concerns that the Chinese government could access the data of US TikTok users – which are a key motivation behind the ban – are “unfounded.” The bill was signed by Montana Gov.
Some federal lawmakers have also called for a ban. Montana’s ban went a step beyond other states that have restricted TikTok from government devices. But legal and technology experts say there are challenges for Montana, or any state, to enforce such a ban. Even if the law is allowed to stand, the practicalities of the internet may make it impossible to keep TikTok out of the hands of users.
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