TikTok has filed a federal lawsuit against Montana, challenging the state's recent ban of the video platform. The company argues that the ban, set to take effect on Jan. 1, violates First Amendment rights and is preempted by federal law. It follows a similar suit recently filed by a group of TikTok content creators. - Montana became the first state to ban TikTok last week, citing concerns about data security and alleged ties between parent company ByteDance and Beijing.
- The law will prohibit TikTok app downloads and operations within the state. It imposes fines of up to $10,000 per day for violations on app stores and TikTok, but not on users.
- In its legal challenge, TikTok claims that the law unfairly targets the company and is rooted in baseless speculation about the Chinese government's alleged data access.
- The complaint claims the ban interferes with matters under federal jurisdiction and infringes upon the U.S. Constitution's Commerce Clause.
- TikTok is seeking a court order to invalidate and prevent the ban's enforcement, which is likely to delay the law from taking effect.
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