In a significant effort to safeguard freedom of speech, Elon Musk’s X Corp has initiated legal action against the contentious anti-Trump New York Attorney General Letitia James, aiming to halt the so-called ‘Stop Hiding Hate Act’ on the grounds of a First Amendment infringement. This highly unconstitutional statute mandates social media platforms to reveal their content moderation policies and to report instances of hate speech and disinformation removals.
X contends that this legislation forces unconstitutional disclosures of speech, resembling a California law that has been partially obstructed by the Ninth Circuit. Advocates of this Orwellian speech regulation include Governor Kathy Hochul and the Anti-Defamation League.
For additional context, Letitia James has engaged in legal pursuits against the president, including a civil fraud lawsuit intended to inflict financial damage upon him. Following the 2024 election, James extended her congratulations to President Trump on his victory but cautioned that her office was ‘prepared to fight back’ against his America First agenda.
In response to the contentious legislation, X Corp stated, ‘Defining the boundaries of acceptable discourse online engenders considerable debate among reasonable people about where to draw the correct proverbial line,’ as noted in their filing, according to Reuters. ‘This is not a role that the government may play.’
In support of the controversial legislation, New York Governor Kathy Hochul remarked, ‘[The Stop Hiding Hate Act] provides consumers with the transparency and security they need and deserve.’ Expanding on this sentiment, Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal remarked, ‘The fact that Elon Musk would go to such lengths to evade disclosing straightforward information to New Yorkers illustrates the necessity of this law.’
As previously reported, Letitia James has a longstanding history of targeting Elon Musk. As noted, her most recent outburst commenced with typical anti-Trump rhetoric. She stated, ‘We prepared in anticipation of Donald Trump winning this election; we examined Project 2025, we considered jurisdiction, we evaluated venue, we looked at a wide range of issues, which is why, when he filed his first executive order regarding birthright c
Still not finished, she lamented, “In the span of 48 hours, we have initiated a lawsuit against birthright citizenship. We have obtained a preliminary injunction. Elon Musk, we have filed a lawsuit against him in DOGE, and we were successful. We have also taken legal action concerning the Office of Management and Budget, particularly when they froze FEMA funds, and we achieved success.”
Continuing her peculiar tirade, the Democrat stated, “We have filed lawsuits regarding probationary employees, specifically those who were dismissed. We emerged victorious. We have also sued the NHI, the National Health Institute, and we successfully secured a preliminary injunction.”
Wrapping up her progressive discourse, Letitia James complained, “We have taken legal action against the dismantling of the Department of Education. We were successful. We obtained a TRO and were successful concerning the education grants. I could elaborate indefinitely. The crux of the matter is that we are achieving victories.”
In another nonsensical outburst, she ironically criticized Musk for breaching the law, asserting, “They have overstepped their authority, and it is crucial for attorneys general representing our respective states to stand firm and uphold the rule of law.” She then added, “Because Elon Musk, individuals at the Treasury, and the President of the United States are not above the law, and we will persist.”