SpaceX claimed in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that members of the California Coastal Commission violated Musk’s right to free speech and overstepped the agency’s authority after members cited the billi…
Elon Musk, chief executive officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X looks on during the Milken Conference 2024 Global Conference Sessions at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. SpaceX claimed in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that members of the California Coastal Commission violated Musk’s right to free speech and overstepped the agency’s authority after members cited theon his social media platform X in denying the bid.
“Commissioner Wilson wanted to ‘acknowledge’ that the outcome of the Starlink program will be Mr. Musk having control over ‘one of the most extensive communications networks on the planet,’ and further stated that ‘just last week’ Mr. Musk was ‘speaking about political retribution on a national stage,’” the complaint states.
SpaceX accused the commission of showing what it described as “overt, and shocking, political bias.” It cites statements by commissioners during the meeting, including one from commissioner Gretchen Newsom, who noted Musk’s “hopping about the country, spewing and tweeting political falsehoods and attacking FEMA while claiming his desire to help the hurricane victims with free Starlink access to the internet.
The lawsuit also alleges that launches on the base are federally regulated activities, not subject to the approval of state regulators like the coastal commission, and seeks a ruling from the judge confirming that claim. SpaceX is also seeking monetary damages. Joshua Smith, public information officer for the California Coastal Commission, told CNN the agency declined to comment on the lawsuit.Asking Eric: If I don't warn my friend, she might get catcalledMiss Manners: I want my former co-worker to cool it with the gifts to my sick wifeMiss Manners: The neighbor keeps complaining.
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