X Corp vs. Center for Countering Digital Hate, Order Granting Motion to Dismiss [pdf]

<i>&quot;Sometimes it is unclear what is driving a litigation, and only by reading between the lines of a complaint can one attempt to surmise a plaintiff’s true purpose. Other times, a complaint is so unabashedly and vociferously about one thing that there can be no mistaking that purpose. This case represents the latter circumstance. This case is about punishing the Defendants for their speech.&quot;</i><p>Breyer does not mince words!

In the US truth is adequate defence against libel.<p>In the US courts allow argument in the alternative, but frown upon those who wish to both possess and ingest their cakes.<p>pp16-17:<p>&gt; <i>It is apparent to the Court that X Corp. wishes to have it both ways — to be spared the burdens of pleading a defamation claim, while bemoaning the harm to its reputation, and seeking punishing damages based on reputational harm.</i>

Why is this flagged?

&gt; “X Corp. has brought this case in order to punish CCDH for CCDH publications that criticized X Corp. — and perhaps in order to dissuade others who might wish to engage in such criticism.”<p>&quot;I&#x27;m a free speech absolutist&quot;