Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging it exploits children. Here's what to know.

The state of Minnesota is taking TikTok to court over the app's alleged violation of its consumer protection laws.

Attorney General Keith Ellison on Tuesday announced a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging the video and social media giant is violating the state's laws and "preying on Minnesota's young people" through intentionally manipulative and deceptive practices.