Montana’s attempt to ban TikTok is supported by a group representing 18 states.

Montana's attempt to ban TikTok is supported by a group representing 18 states.

Montana receives support from 18 state attorneys general in its fight against TikTok ban

Montana’s battle against short-video phone app TikTok has gained support from 18 state attorneys general. Led by Virginia, these states, which include Georgia, Alaska, Utah, Indiana, Nebraska, Iowa, Kentucky, South Dakota, and Tennessee, have urged a judge to reject legal challenges to Montana’s ban. The ban, which was announced in May, has faced opposition from TikTok creators who filed a lawsuit claiming that it violated their First Amendment rights. TikTok itself is also legally challenging Montana’s ban. In response, the attorneys general argue that TikTok engages in deceptive business practices and poses a threat to personal information security, particularly concerning the Chinese Communist Party and its access to sensitive data.