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Forbes
Forbes
30 Nov 2023


A federal judge blocked Montana’s ban on TikTok on Thursday, saying the incoming law violated free speech and was primarily done to target China’s role in developing and promoting the popular app.

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The Montana House of Representatives approved the ban in May. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP) ... [+] (Photo by YUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP via Getty Images)

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A U.S. district judge in Montana issued a preliminary injunction to block the ban from taking effect Jan. 1, saying it “oversteps state power and infringes on the constitutional rights of users."

The judge said lawmakers attempted to target “China’s ostensible role in TikTok” more than it intended to protect consumers, the Washington Post reported.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.