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Elon Musk’s X Sues New York to Block Forced Moderation Disclosures

Michael Juanico by Michael Juanico
June 17, 2025
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  • Elon Musk’s X Corp is suing New York, saying a new law on content transparency violates free speech rights.
  • The law mirrors one in California that a court already partially blocked due to constitutional concerns.
  • X argues the law forces disclosure of protected speech and opens the door to legal penalties.

Elon Musk’s X Corp has just filed a federal lawsuit against New York, arguing that the state’s new social media transparency law violates the U.S. Constitution. The law, which requires platforms to disclose how they track and handle hate speech, extremism, disinformation, harassment, and foreign political meddling, is now being challenged on First Amendment grounds.

JUST IN: Elon Musk’s X sues New York, claiming a new law requiring platforms to reveal moderation policies violates First Amendment rights pic.twitter.com/GUgTsWTgH4

— BlockNews (@blocknewsdotcom) June 17, 2025

Filed on Tuesday in a Manhattan federal court, X’s complaint claims the law forces platforms like theirs to reveal “highly sensitive and controversial speech” that’s protected by the Constitution—even if the state government doesn’t like it. The company says it’s being put in a position where it could be sued or hit with massive fines just for how it handles certain types of speech.

Not the First Time This Law’s Been Questioned

X pointed out that New York’s law is nearly identical to a California law, which a federal appeals court already slapped down last year—at least partially—over similar free speech concerns. So, yeah, there’s precedent here.

The lawsuit even highlights a letter from the New York lawmakers behind the legislation, who took a direct swipe at X and Musk himself. They accused Musk of having a “disturbing record” on content moderation and suggested his policies “threaten the foundations of our democracy.”

What’s Next?

New York Attorney General Letitia James, who would be in charge of enforcing this law, is named as the defendant in the case. Her office hasn’t responded to the lawsuit just yet, at least not publicly.

ELON MUSK'S X SUES NEW YORK STATE OVER LAW FORCING SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANIES TO DIVULGE THEIR CONTENT MODERATION PRACTICES, COURT FILING SHOWS

— CGTN America (@cgtnamerica) June 17, 2025

With this filing, X is making it clear it’s not backing down when it comes to defending what it sees as its rights under the First Amendment—even if it means going head-to-head with state governments.

Disclaimer: BlockNews provides independent reporting on crypto, blockchain, and digital finance. All content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Readers should do their own research before making investment decisions. Some articles may use AI tools to assist in drafting, but every piece is reviewed and edited by our editorial team of experienced crypto writers and analysts before publication.
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Michael Juanico

Michael Juanico

Michael is a BSBA Management graduate from Mindanao State University and has been a professional content writer since 2019. He began exploring cryptocurrency in 2021 and has since made blockchain and digital assets his primary focus. For nearly four years, Michael has contributed research and editorial content at Aiur Labs and BlockNews, producing clear and accessible coverage of market trends, trading strategies, and project developments. He is transparent about his personal holdings in Bitcoin, TRON, and select meme tokens, combining writing expertise with hands-on market experience to deliver trustworthy insights to readers.

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