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TikTok Is Funding Montana Users’ Suit Against Ban

The popular video service had deflected questions about its involvement in the creators’ lawsuit for more than a month.

By Sapna Maheshwari

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Hong Kong Judge Delays Decision on Ban of ‘Glory to Hong Kong’

The government, seeking a broad order to stop the internet distribution of “Glory to Hong Kong,” will return to court next month to address a judge’s questions.

By Tiffany May and Chang Che

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TikTok Sues Montana Over State Ban

The Chinese-owned video app filed the lawsuit days after Montana’s governor signed the ban, which takes effect on Jan. 1, into law.

By David McCabe and Sapna Maheshwari

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TikTok and Free Speech Groups Appear Poised for Legal Fight Over Montana Ban

Under the law, TikTok would be fined for operating the app, and Google and Apple would be fined for allowing people to download TikTok through their app stores.

By Sapna Maheshwari and David McCabe

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