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Federal judge temporarily blocks Montana TikTok ban

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A federal judge ruled on Thursday to temporarily block Montana’s ban on TikTok from coming into effect in the state. Earlier this year, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed the bill into law. The post Federal judge temporarily blocks Montana TikTok ban appeared first on JURIST - News.

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TikTok sues Montana over app ban

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TikTok sued the state of Montana on Monday over the state’s recently enacted ban, which prohibits TikTok from operating within Montana. The lawsuit alleges Montana’s ban violates the US Constitution’s First Amendment , which protects Americans’ right to free speech.

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Montana becomes first US state to ban TikTok

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Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed a bill banning TikTok from the state into law on Wednesday, making Montana the first state within the US to ban the popular social media app. The new law expands upon a December 2022 ban within the state, which prohibited any Montana government employees from using TikTok.

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Federal judge blocks Montana restrictions on drag performances

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Chief District Judge Brian Morris issued a preliminary injunction on Friday that blocked the state of Montana from instituting and enforcing its restrictions on drag performances in public venues. The case is in the US District Court for the District of Montana Butte Division.

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Montana court rules in favor of youth plaintiffs in landmark climate trial

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A Montana state judge ruled Monday that a provision of state law is unconstitutional because it violates “the right to a clean and healthful environment,” a fundamental right enshrined in Montana’s Constitution. Montana , is the first constitutional climate suit in US history to make it to trial.

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Montana judge temporarily blocks ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors

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A Montana judge temporarily blocked on Wednesday Montana’s Senate Bill 99 , also known as the “Youth Health Protection Act”, which bans certain gender-affirming medical treatments for minors. The post Montana judge temporarily blocks ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Youth plaintiffs’ constitutional climate change case against Montana goes to trial

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Trial began Monday in a lawsuit brought by 16 youth plaintiffs alleging that the state of Montana has failed to protect them and future generations from the harmful effects of climate change. Montana is the first constitutional climate suit in US history to make it to trial, as similar actions in nearly every state have been dismissed.