DES MOINES, Iowa [KETV] –  Iowa joined 37 other states in suing TikTok. Attorney General Brenna Bird said the Chinese-owned app deceives parents by exposing young children to graphic materials, including sexual content, self-harm and illegal drug use. “TikTok has kept parents in the dark,” said Attorney General Bird. “As a mom and prosecutor, I am committed to equipping parents with information to keep their kids safe and to holding TikTok accountable.”

The lawsuit claims there are workarounds for parental controls, so the app’s 12+ rating is inaccurate and therefore violates the App Store guidelines. TikTok maintains it has safeguards to protect children.

You can read the lawsuit here.