Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Montana's TikTok Ban Over Constitutionality Concerns

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

A federal judge in Montana has temporarily blocked a state law that would have banned TikTok starting on January 1, 2024. Judge Donald Molloy cited concerns about the law's constitutionality and suggested that it appeared to target China's role in TikTok more than protecting consumers. The ruling represents a setback for Montana, whose governor signed the bill into law, but the state's Attorney General's office indicated that it's a preliminary matter, and they look forward to presenting a full legal argument to defend the law.

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