X Corp, owned by Elon Musk, has successfully appealed to block parts of California's content moderation law, AB 587, which required social media platforms to publish policies against hate speech and misinformation and submit semiannual reports on their enforcement efforts. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the reporting requirements likely violate the First Amendment, overturning a lower court's decision. The court stated that the law's obligations compel non-commercial speech from private companies, subjecting it to strict scrutiny, which it failed to meet. Despite Musk's self-identification as a 'free speech absolutist', X has previously complied with governmental orders in other countries, suppressing content in India and Turkey. The California Attorney General's office is reviewing the court's opinion and plans to respond appropriately in court. X hailed the decision as a victory for free speech nationwide.