United States of America: Filed amicus curiae by 18 state attorneys general in public lawsuit over Act banning TikTok in Montana (TikTok v Montana)

On 18 September 2023, the Virginia State Attorney General announced that, together with 17 other state attorneys general, filed a brief for amicus curiae in the public lawsuit over the Act banning TikTok in Montana. The state attorneys argue that Montana's SB419, designed to regulate TikTok, is justified due to TikTok's alleged deceptive business practices and potential harm to users, particularly children. Moreover, they support the ban alleging that TikTok is known for its aggressive collection of user data and its addictive nature, raising concerns about its impact on mental health. Furthermore, it is accused of sharing user data with the Chinese Communist Party, posing privacy and national security threats. Additionally, TikTok is alleged to promote dangerous content that endangers users.