# TikTok is taking legal action against the US government regarding the 'TikTok Ban' legislation. > TikTok is suing the U.S. government over the proposed ban or sale of the app, arguing it's unconstitutional. The lawsuit responds to a new law that targets TikTok's Chinese ownership, which would force it to divest or f… Published: 2024-06-25 · Desk: News · Source: IGN TikTok is suing the U.S. government over the proposed ban or sale of the app, arguing it's unconstitutional. The lawsuit responds to a new law that targets TikTok's Chinese ownership, which would force it to divest or face a U.S. shutdown by 2025. Despite potential U.S. investors, ByteDance prefers closure over a forced sale. Past attempts to ban TikTok have sparked debates on national security versus free speech. Meanwhile, TikTok challenges bans on government devices and in Montana, delaying potential statewide restrictions. Original reporting: https://www.ign.com/articles/tiktok-is-suing-the-united-states-government-over-tiktok-ban-law?utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A%20Manual&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR23Q9Cz4ijRg4nIQA132JxjOVom6egljT6wvOvIp0JMymW137yh39Cwrzg_aem_AQjZOjSIl-GudfGF6kbe8oOAFGKppPLIsTw_MaLRySNeC9gBZVTSc7e-ensb6mNkaOJP4iE5_5hY206g6biYL8vv&mibextid=xfxF2i HTML: https://tezzfeed.com/breaking-news/tiktok-is-taking-legal-action-against-the-us-government-regarding-the-tiktok-ban-legislation-1715230940470 Bangladesh desk: https://tezzfeed.com/bangladeshi-news.md Agent map: https://tezzfeed.com/llms.txt