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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Joe Sommerlad

Elon Musk taking New York state to court over hate speech law

Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against the state of New York, arguing that its new anti-hate speech law aimed at social media companies is unconstitutional.

The X owner has taken exception to the Stop Hiding Hate Act, otherwise known as Bill S895B, arguing in the suit that it violates basic free speech rights as guaranteed under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

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