Media Matters for America (MMFA) has taken legal action against X, formerly known as Twitter, by filing a lawsuit in a San Francisco court. This move comes as a response to multiple lawsuits that X has launched against MMFA in three countries — the United States, Ireland, and Singapore. MMFA is requesting the San Francisco court to intervene and prevent X from pursuing additional litigations outside the United States. This legal confrontation emerges amid an ongoing controversy involving allegations of antisemitism linked to Elon Musk and his platform, which has incited widespread public outrage.
The clash began when X, under Musk's leadership, initiated a series of lawsuits claiming that MMFA had conducted a campaign that adversely affected the platform's relationships with advertisers. The campaign allegedly led to several advertisers suspending their partnerships with X. This legal action was filed in the Northern District of Texas, as well as courts in Ireland and Singapore. However, MMFA argues that these international lawsuits contradict X’s own terms, which dictate that all legal disputes must be resolved in the courts of San Francisco County, California.
The San Francisco lawsuit also includes MMFA's demand for payment of damages incurred while defending itself against X’s multiple lawsuits. The organization contends that these actions by X not only violated its terms of service by litigating outside the designated jurisdiction but also imposed unwarranted legal burdens on MMFA. Additionally, the lawsuit seeks to secure a legal decree preventing further international litigations by X.
X's legal maneuvers have not only brought them into conflict with MMFA but also attracted attention from the White House. The federal government publicly criticized Musk and his platform, further amplifying the controversy. This criticism underscores the high-profile nature of the dispute, which has seen significant public and political engagement.
