Judge Challenges Montana TikTok Ban, Citing Confusion

A federal judge in Montana expressed skepticism about the state's TikTok ban, questioning the logic behind the restrictions and stating that the argument "just confuses me." The judge heard arguments from TikTok and content creators who are seeking to block the ban before it takes effect on January 1. The judge called the impending ban "paternalistic" and ended the hearing without ruling on the injunction request. Montana became the first state to pass a complete ban on TikTok, citing concerns about user data being accessed by the Chinese government. TikTok argued that the ban violates free speech rights and could harm businesses. The judge criticized the state for not providing enough evidence to support its claims of spying.