In an expected turn of events, TikTok filed a lawsuit on Monday suing Montana over its new ban, which prohibits its citizens from downloading the social media app. The ban would fine the app $10,000 per violation if it operated in Montana or should app stores allow it to be downloaded within its confines.
Montana became the first state in the U.S. to bar the use of the popular, Chinese-owned, short-video sharing service on May 17, when Montana Gov. Gianforte signed the statewide legislation expected to take effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
