Elon Musk and Brazilian Judge Clash Over Free Speech on Social Media Platform X

U.S. Congress investigates as Musk faces legal challenges in Brazil for reinstating controversial accounts on X, formerly Twitter.

Elon Musk, owner of X, is embroiled in a legal dispute with Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes over the reinstatement of far-right accounts and alleged spread of misinformation.
Musk has publicly criticized de Moraes, likening him to 'Brazil’s Darth Vader', amid escalating tensions over free speech and platform moderation.
The U.S. House of Representatives has launched an inquiry into the actions taken by X in Brazil, as Musk claims these actions were in violation of Brazilian law.
Legal battles include a criminal investigation into Musk for allegedly spreading disinformation and defying court orders to block certain accounts in Brazil.
Musk's stance as a 'free speech absolutist' is tested as fines and potential platform suspension loom over X's operations in Brazil.