Five TikTok customers filed a lawsuit to overturn a planned ban on the video sharing app in Montana. They argued in a authorized grievance in federal court docket in Missoula that the legislation is an unconstitutional violation of free speech rights.

They additionally say the state doesn’t have authority over issues of nationwide safety. Greg Gianforte signed the invoice into legislation Wednesday and stated it will shield Montana residents’ personal knowledge and private data from being harvested by the Chinese authorities.

The ban is scheduled to take impact on Jan. 1, 2024.