Minnesota Joins Growing Wave of States Suing TikTok Over Child Exploitation Allegations as Divestment Deadline Nears

Another state throws its weight behind the legal assault on TikTok—Minnesota just joined the mounting coalition targeting the platform's alleged exploitation of young users.

The Legal Onslaught

States aren't holding back. They're slamming TikTok with lawsuits claiming the platform knowingly harms children while raking in advertising revenue. The timing couldn't be more dramatic—this legal offensive coincides with the looming divestment deadline that could force TikTok's Chinese owners to sell or face a US ban.

Platform Under Fire

Critics argue TikTok's algorithm prioritizes engagement over safety, creating what attorneys general call 'digital fentanyl' for vulnerable youth. The company faces accusations of violating consumer protection laws while simultaneously fighting for its operational survival in the American market.

Financial Fallout

While lawyers battle over child protection, Wall Street's already pricing in the potential disruption—because nothing motivates action like threatening a billion-dollar revenue stream. Because apparently it takes impending financial catastrophe to make corporations consider ethical implications.