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US judge dismisses case by X challenging hate speech law
Judge says New York can require social platforms to disclose moderation policies and reports, rejecting X’s First Amendment and Section 230 claims.
- On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge John Cronan dismissed X's lawsuit challenging a New York state law requiring social media companies to publicly disclose policies for monitoring hate speech, extremism, and foreign political interference.
- X had argued the 'Stop Hiding Hate Act' violated First Amendment protections, claiming the mandate forced it to reveal sensitive opinions about controversial content moderation categories, exposing the platform to lawsuits and fines.
- Cronan rejected these arguments, applying 'Zauderer scrutiny' to the case and ruling the disclosure requirement involves 'purely factual and uncontroversial information' about commercial services, which courts typically allow governments to mandate.
- The dismissal is with prejudice, preventing X from amending its complaint. New York law requires social media companies with at least $100 million in annual revenue to comply, facing fines up to $15,000 per violation per day.
- Citing a Ninth Circuit ruling that struck down similar California legislation, X attempted to distinguish the New York law. Cronan rejected that comparison, noting the state's requirement merely mandates disclosure of existing policies rather than compelling adoption of specific standards.
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US judge dismisses X lawsuit over New York law requiring hate speech disclosures
Signed in December 2024 by Governor Kathy Hochul, the New York law required social media companies with at least $100 million of annual revenue to disclose how they eliminate hate on their platforms.
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