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Legal Hurdles

Montana's TikTok ban faces significant legal challenges, primarily due to its direct targeting of the platform. The ban is criticized for not being narrowly tailored, as courts require proof of harm before restricting speech and property rights. Scott Galloway notes that the ban's broad approach could be avoided by enforcing existing laws instead of outright prohibition 1.

Courts will be very suspicious of a government attempt to limit that speech, and by banning the app entirely, they're completely eliminating that speech.

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The conversation highlights that a more focused legal framework could address concerns without infringing on constitutional rights 2.

   

Constitutional Issues

The TikTok ban raises constitutional issues, particularly regarding free speech and property rights. TikTok accounts are valuable assets for many users, and the ban threatens these property rights without due process 3. Scott Galloway discusses how the ban also challenges interstate commerce and foreign policy, areas typically reserved for federal jurisdiction 4.

The government can't take your property without due process, meaning they have to give you an opportunity to defend your property.

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These constitutional concerns suggest that the ban may not withstand legal scrutiny, emphasizing the need for a federal approach to such issues.