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TikTok seeks Section 230 shield from Iowa suit over lewd content

TikTok argues federal law bars state claims against internet providers for content posted by third parties and their decisions about how that content is presented.

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TikTok contends that federal law, specifically Section 230, prevents Iowa state claims against the platform for third‑party posted lewd content and for its decisions on how that content is displayed.

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