Federal Judge Deems Montana's TikTok Ban Unconstitutional

A federal judge in Montana has blocked the state's ban on TikTok, dealing a blow to critics' efforts to outlaw the popular video app. The judge stated that the ban appeared to target China's role in TikTok rather than protecting Montana consumers. The ban could be reinstated as part of a future trial, but the judge granted a preliminary injunction, stating that TikTok had presented stronger arguments and demonstrated a likelihood of success. Montana's ban, signed into law in May, aimed to prohibit all use of the app in the state, going beyond the limited restrictions imposed by other states and federal agencies. This decision extends a losing streak for Republican-backed efforts to restrict or ban TikTok.