Elon’s lawsuit against CCDH was tossed — a win for free speech. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
March 25, 2024 at 3:28 PM
Elon’s lawsuit against CCDH was tossed — a win for free speech. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
In our conservative estimate, 41 percent of Grok’s images — or 1.8 million — were sexualized depictions of women. Separately, CCDH analyzed how many were sexualized images across genders and ages. Their findings: an estimated 3 million images, including more than 23,000 of children.
January 22, 2026 at 3:01 PM
In our conservative estimate, 41 percent of Grok’s images — or 1.8 million — were sexualized depictions of women. Separately, CCDH analyzed how many were sexualized images across genders and ages. Their findings: an estimated 3 million images, including more than 23,000 of children.
CCDH didn’t run protests or campaigns; they followed the data. Their work documented how disinformation spreads online, how a small number of powerful accounts generate enormous volumes of false
December 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
CCDH didn’t run protests or campaigns; they followed the data. Their work documented how disinformation spreads online, how a small number of powerful accounts generate enormous volumes of false
X v CCDH oral arguments in Ninth Circuit today focused on CFAA, contracts, and jurisdiction over the Dutch civil society nonprofit (ECF). It did not go well for X, I’d say.
X claims that by using scraped data from X to report on hate speech, CCDH became responsible for lost ad revenue.
X claims that by using scraped data from X to report on hate speech, CCDH became responsible for lost ad revenue.
October 1, 2026 at 12:16 AM
X v CCDH oral arguments in Ninth Circuit today focused on CFAA, contracts, and jurisdiction over the Dutch civil society nonprofit (ECF). It did not go well for X, I’d say.
X claims that by using scraped data from X to report on hate speech, CCDH became responsible for lost ad revenue.
X claims that by using scraped data from X to report on hate speech, CCDH became responsible for lost ad revenue.
Let’s talk about something not many people are chatting about and what’s actually happening right now.
You might wonder why Imran Ahmed and the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) suddenly became targets of the U.S. government. The honest answer is that their research hit where it hurt.
You might wonder why Imran Ahmed and the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) suddenly became targets of the U.S. government. The honest answer is that their research hit where it hurt.
December 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Let’s talk about something not many people are chatting about and what’s actually happening right now.
You might wonder why Imran Ahmed and the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) suddenly became targets of the U.S. government. The honest answer is that their research hit where it hurt.
You might wonder why Imran Ahmed and the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) suddenly became targets of the U.S. government. The honest answer is that their research hit where it hurt.
So, boycotting Budweiser is patriotic because the company (barely) supported trans rights, but advocating for a boycott of ExTwitter is criminal and against free speech.
Fucking morons.
Fucking morons.
October 22, 2024 at 10:08 PM
So, boycotting Budweiser is patriotic because the company (barely) supported trans rights, but advocating for a boycott of ExTwitter is criminal and against free speech.
Fucking morons.
Fucking morons.
CCDH has now submitted their request for attorneys fees for Elon's SLAPP suit against them. They want $319,828.12 and reserve the right to ask for more, assuming he appeals.
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April 9, 2024 at 6:09 AM
CCDH has now submitted their request for attorneys fees for Elon's SLAPP suit against them. They want $319,828.12 and reserve the right to ask for more, assuming he appeals.
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BREAKING: it is a gross violation of the 1st Amend. for State to target @imranahmed.bsky.social because of his & @counterhate.com fighting antisemitism & protecting kids in the digital sphere
That's why we @democracydefendersfund.org joined w/ @robbiekaplan.bsky.social &
an all-star team to sue!
That's why we @democracydefendersfund.org joined w/ @robbiekaplan.bsky.social &
an all-star team to sue!
Statement on the unconstitutional attempt to arrest and expel Imran Ahmed from the United States — Center for Countering Digital Hate | CCDH
Statement on CCDH CEO Imran Ahmed's unlawful deportation.
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December 25, 2025 at 4:06 AM
BREAKING: it is a gross violation of the 1st Amend. for State to target @imranahmed.bsky.social because of his & @counterhate.com fighting antisemitism & protecting kids in the digital sphere
That's why we @democracydefendersfund.org joined w/ @robbiekaplan.bsky.social &
an all-star team to sue!
That's why we @democracydefendersfund.org joined w/ @robbiekaplan.bsky.social &
an all-star team to sue!
By the way, literally *yesterday* CCDH filed their anti-SLAPP against Musk.
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November 18, 2023 at 7:29 AM
By the way, literally *yesterday* CCDH filed their anti-SLAPP against Musk.
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Those findings directly collided with Trump narratives. CCDH mapped the same ecosystems that fueled election denial, COVID misinformation, and coordinated harassment the networks Trump relied on to mobilize support, undermine trust, and attack journalists and institutions. Instead of disputing the
December 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Those findings directly collided with Trump narratives. CCDH mapped the same ecosystems that fueled election denial, COVID misinformation, and coordinated harassment the networks Trump relied on to mobilize support, undermine trust, and attack journalists and institutions. Instead of disputing the
"Wir stellen fest, dass die Beiträge von Elon Musk über Belfast sowie die Weiterverbreitung von Beiträgen von Rupert Lowe und Tommy Robinson 55 % der Aufrufe (...) ausmachen."
Rechtspopulisten Rechtsradikale
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The Owner Amplifier — Center for Countering Digital Hate | CCDH
After violence erupted in Belfast, CCDH identified nearly 4,000 calls for violence in replies to posts from Elon Musk, Tommy Robinson, and Rupert Lowe on X.
counterhate.com
June 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM
"Wir stellen fest, dass die Beiträge von Elon Musk über Belfast sowie die Weiterverbreitung von Beiträgen von Rupert Lowe und Tommy Robinson 55 % der Aufrufe (...) ausmachen."
Rechtspopulisten Rechtsradikale
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Rechtspopulisten Rechtsradikale
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CCDH won its motion to dismiss against Twitter in Twitter's ridiculous SLAPP suit. Judge Breyer pulled no punches with his opening.
March 25, 2024 at 2:11 PM
CCDH won its motion to dismiss against Twitter in Twitter's ridiculous SLAPP suit. Judge Breyer pulled no punches with his opening.
I use the research by CCDH in my own work. This action by US government is shocking and unconstitutional. All researchers are in danger.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/25/u...
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Judge Blocks Detention of British Researcher Who Scrutinizes Online Hate
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December 26, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I use the research by CCDH in my own work. This action by US government is shocking and unconstitutional. All researchers are in danger.
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I see this argument made all the time and it's embarrassing for CCDH to keep making it, because it's a lie. Section 230, what they're talking about, does not give anyone a "get out of jail free" card. It simply puts the liability on the party who actually engaged in the violative behavior.
"Without checks and balances, [social media companies] have become a little bit tyrannical, very arrogant, and completely dismissive of their impact on our society."
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December 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I see this argument made all the time and it's embarrassing for CCDH to keep making it, because it's a lie. Section 230, what they're talking about, does not give anyone a "get out of jail free" card. It simply puts the liability on the party who actually engaged in the violative behavior.
Xitter has followed through on their threat to sue Center for Countering Digital Hate. Effectively they're complaining that CCDH Xitter Filed it, quoting data out of context.
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.416212/gov.uscourts.cand.416212.1.0_1.pdf
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.416212/gov.uscourts.cand.416212.1.0_1.pdf
August 1, 2023 at 12:15 PM
Xitter has followed through on their threat to sue Center for Countering Digital Hate. Effectively they're complaining that CCDH Xitter Filed it, quoting data out of context.
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.416212/gov.uscourts.cand.416212.1.0_1.pdf
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.416212/gov.uscourts.cand.416212.1.0_1.pdf
This is why CCDH is leaving X
CCDH is leaving Elon Musk’s X. Here is why.
counterhate.com
November 14, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Excellent news for CCDH and others working to call out hate and harmful bs.
CCDH won its motion to dismiss against Twitter in Twitter's ridiculous SLAPP suit. Judge Breyer pulled no punches with his opening.
March 25, 2024 at 2:24 PM
Excellent news for CCDH and others working to call out hate and harmful bs.
(1)Morgan McSweeney founded the Center For Countering Digital Hate (CCDH),an AstroTurf org which he used for a fake attack on left wing website The Canary. Now Trump is deporting CCDH boss Imran Ahmed, because they criticised Elon Musk,will McSweeney & Starmer stand up for their ally against Trump?
December 27, 2025 at 9:54 AM
(1)Morgan McSweeney founded the Center For Countering Digital Hate (CCDH),an AstroTurf org which he used for a fake attack on left wing website The Canary. Now Trump is deporting CCDH boss Imran Ahmed, because they criticised Elon Musk,will McSweeney & Starmer stand up for their ally against Trump?
CCDH CEO Imran Ahmed has launched legal action after the Trump administration targeted him over his peaceful & legal exercise of freedom of expression.
"The State Department’s actions here are unjustified and blatantly unconstitutional" - CCDH: counterhate.com/blog/stateme...
"The State Department’s actions here are unjustified and blatantly unconstitutional" - CCDH: counterhate.com/blog/stateme...
December 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
CCDH CEO Imran Ahmed has launched legal action after the Trump administration targeted him over his peaceful & legal exercise of freedom of expression.
"The State Department’s actions here are unjustified and blatantly unconstitutional" - CCDH: counterhate.com/blog/stateme...
"The State Department’s actions here are unjustified and blatantly unconstitutional" - CCDH: counterhate.com/blog/stateme...
Tough day for Elon Musk in court as a federal judge mocked his suit against CCDH, a watchdog group.
That X has a valid breach of contract claim because CCDH agrees to X's terms of service whenever it uses the site is "one of the most vapid extensions of law that I've ever heard," the judge said.
That X has a valid breach of contract claim because CCDH agrees to X's terms of service whenever it uses the site is "one of the most vapid extensions of law that I've ever heard," the judge said.
Federal judge mocks Elon Musk’s X lawsuit targeting hate speech researchers | CNN Business
A lawsuit by Elon Musk’s X targeting hate speech researchers appeared to stumble on Thursday as a federal judge sounded a skeptical note on many of the lawsuit’s allegations, suggesting that the compa...
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February 29, 2024 at 10:14 PM
Tough day for Elon Musk in court as a federal judge mocked his suit against CCDH, a watchdog group.
That X has a valid breach of contract claim because CCDH agrees to X's terms of service whenever it uses the site is "one of the most vapid extensions of law that I've ever heard," the judge said.
That X has a valid breach of contract claim because CCDH agrees to X's terms of service whenever it uses the site is "one of the most vapid extensions of law that I've ever heard," the judge said.
Would you believe I had some thoughts about Elon's threat to sue the ADL?
Hey Elon: The ADL Convincing Advertisers To Run Away From Your Site Is Part Of The Free Speech You P...
Not this shit again. A month ago, “free speech absolutist” Elon Musk sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) in an obvious SLAPP suit. As we said at the time, CCDH is, generally speakin...
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September 5, 2023 at 6:03 PM
Would you believe I had some thoughts about Elon's threat to sue the ADL?
Legend Imran Ahmed (CEO of CCDH) just sued the U.S. Government for the wildly inappropriate visa sanctions. The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York just granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against this inappropriate government action.
What a Christmas gift!
What a Christmas gift!
December 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Legend Imran Ahmed (CEO of CCDH) just sued the U.S. Government for the wildly inappropriate visa sanctions. The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York just granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against this inappropriate government action.
What a Christmas gift!
What a Christmas gift!
Meta earned 14.3 million from Medicare scam ads counterhate.com/blog/meta-al...
New Investigation Finds Meta Allowed Medicare Scammers to Generate More Than 215 Million Views on Ads, Mostly from Seniors — Center for Countering Digital Hate | CCDH
New CCDH report reveals how Meta’s advertising platform fuels the expansive spread of Medicare Advantage scams targeting older Americans.
counterhate.com
September 26, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Meta earned 14.3 million from Medicare scam ads counterhate.com/blog/meta-al...
De som granskar och kritiserar X kan från och med 15 november komma att stämmas vid en specifik X-vänlig domstol i Texas. Därför lämnar exempelvis CCDH nu "yttrandefrihetens" X.
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This is why CCDH is leaving X
CCDH is leaving Elon Musk’s X. Here is why.
counterhate.com
November 21, 2024 at 9:28 AM
De som granskar och kritiserar X kan från och med 15 november komma att stämmas vid en specifik X-vänlig domstol i Texas. Därför lämnar exempelvis CCDH nu "yttrandefrihetens" X.
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🚨CCDH left X.
Elon Musk has turned a once-influential platform into a hellscape of hate, lies & extremism. Now he has taken another step in his authoritarian project.
Here’s why we left X ⤵️
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Elon Musk has turned a once-influential platform into a hellscape of hate, lies & extremism. Now he has taken another step in his authoritarian project.
Here’s why we left X ⤵️
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This is why CCDH is leaving X
CCDH is leaving Elon Musk’s X. Here is why.
counterhate.com
November 19, 2024 at 8:41 PM
🚨CCDH left X.
Elon Musk has turned a once-influential platform into a hellscape of hate, lies & extremism. Now he has taken another step in his authoritarian project.
Here’s why we left X ⤵️
counterhate.com/blog/this-is...
Elon Musk has turned a once-influential platform into a hellscape of hate, lies & extremism. Now he has taken another step in his authoritarian project.
Here’s why we left X ⤵️
counterhate.com/blog/this-is...