Montana has become the first state to ban the popular video sharing app TikTok, with Republican Governor Greg Gianforte signing the bill into law on May 17th. Five TikTok content creators have filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the ban, arguing it is an unconstitutional violation of free speech rights. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has also criticized the ban, arguing it will trample on the free speech of hundreds of thousands of Montanans. The legal challenge to the ban is ongoing, with the ban set to take effect in January 2024.
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Montana has become the first state in the US to ban the popular social media app TikTok, citing the Chinese Communist Party's use of the app to spy on Americans and collect their personal data. The bill was signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte and will be enforced by the Montana Department of Justice. It is yet to be seen whether other states will follow suit.