{"id":1934639,"date":"2023-05-20T06:40:31","date_gmt":"2023-05-20T10:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/social-media-influencers-sue-montana-over-statewide-tiktok-ban\/"},"modified":"2023-05-20T06:41:46","modified_gmt":"2023-05-20T10:41:46","slug":"social-media-influencers-sue-montana-over-statewide-tiktok-ban","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/social-media-influencers-sue-montana-over-statewide-tiktok-ban\/","title":{"rendered":"Montana faces lawsuit from social media influencers over TikTok ban."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsocial-media-influencers-sue-montana-over-statewide-tiktok-ban%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1934639&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Social Media Influencers Sue Montana Over TikTok Ban<\/h2>\n<h3>First Amendment Violation Alleged<\/h3>\n<p>A group of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/minneapolis-dems-buying-influence-online-to-shape-public-opinion-ahead-of-trial-of-officer-accused-in-floyd-death\/\" title=\"Minneapolis Dems buying influence online to shape public opinion ahead of trial of officer accused in Floyd death\">social media influencers<\/a> has filed a lawsuit against the state of Montana, claiming that a recent ban on TikTok violates their First Amendment rights. The state passed a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/social-media-influencers-sue-montana-over-statewide-tiktok-ban\/\" title=\"Montana faces lawsuit from social media influencers over TikTok ban.\">statute prohibiting app stores<\/a> from making TikTok available for download, citing concerns that the Chinese Communist Party could access users&#8217; data in the US. The lawsuit, filed by law firm Davis Wright Tremaine, argues that the state is discriminating against certain forms of speech and lacks the authority to enforce laws related to national security.<\/p>\n<h3>Plaintiffs Include Small Business Owners and Veterans<\/h3>\n<p>The plaintiffs in the lawsuit include Samantha Alario, a small business owner who sells swimwear; Heather DiRocco, a former Marine who discusses mental health with fellow veterans; Carly Ann Goddard, who creates content related to life on her ranch; Alice Held, a student who shares her outdoor adventures related to mountain climbing and biking; and Dale Stout, who makes humorous videos. Each of these individuals earns revenue from their TikTok accounts and argues that the ban deprives them of their property rights.<\/p>\n<h3>Governor Claims Ban Protects Private Data<\/h3>\n<p>Montana Republican Governor Greg Gianforte has defended the ban, stating that it is intended to protect &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ivy-league-colleges-partner-with-chinese-health-institutions-tied-to-military\/\" title=\"Ivy League Colleges Partner With Chinese Health Institutions Tied to Military\">private data<\/a> and sensitive personal information from being harvested by the Chinese Communist Party.&#8221; The bill was sponsored by Montana Republican State Senator Shelley Vance, who called TikTok a &#8220;major threat to our national security.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>TikTok Responds<\/h3>\n<p>TikTok has reassured its users in Montana that they can continue to use the platform to express themselves, earn a living, and find community. However, some lawmakers have called for a mandatory divestiture of the platform from ByteDance due to concerns about censorship practices and national security. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has argued that a forced sale to an American company would not resolve these issues.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The lawsuit highlights the ongoing debate over the role of social media platforms in national security and free speech. As the case unfolds, it will be interesting to see how the courts balance these competing interests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A group of social media influencers sued Montana, claiming that the state&#8217;s TikTok ban violates the First Amendment. Montana lawmakers passed a statute that prevents app stores from offering TikTok for download in the state. 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