Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen stated, 'We're under no illusions that this is not going to get challenged. I think this is the next frontier in First Amendment jurisprudence that's probably going to have to come from the US Supreme Court. And I think that's probably where this is headed.' This highlights the legal implications and potential Supreme Court involvement regarding the state's stance on TikTok.
Brooke Oberwetter, a TikTok spokesperson, called out the bill's backers for lacking a 'feasible plan for operationalizing' what she termed an attempt to censor American voices. She emphasized, 'We will continue to fight for TikTok users and creators in Montana whose livelihoods and First Amendment rights are threatened by this egregious government overreach.' This statement underscores TikTok's commitment to its users amidst growing legislative scrutiny.
US lawmakers have scrutinized TikTok's data-sharing practices, with concerns revolving around its parent company ByteDance's ties to the Chinese government. Lawmakers recently probed TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew over serious allegations, as legislation is being considered to ban the platform over national security risks. This scrutiny reflects a broader trend of questioning the implications of foreign tech companies on American data security.
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