US judge dismisses X lawsuit over New York law requiring hate speech disclosures

A US District Judge in Manhattan on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit by X (formerly Twitter) that sought to overturn a New York state law requiring social media companies to disclose their content moderation policies regarding hate speech, extremism, and disinformation. Judge John Cronan rejected X's argument that the Stop Hiding Hate Act violated the First Amendment, stating that requiring disclosure of "purely factual and uncontroversial information" helps users make informed choices. The law, signed in December 2024, mandates companies with over $100 million in annual revenue to report on their efforts to combat hate, with potential fines of $15,000 per violation per day. The dismissal is with prejudice, preventing X from amending its complaint.