FYI: Elon Musk prevails in federal appeals court, allowing a contentious 2018 tweet concerning Tesla and unions to remain.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Musk’s Right to Tweet
In a recent landmark decision, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, concluding that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) exceeded its mandate when demanding the deletion of a controversial 2018 tweet. The tweet in question pertained to unionization efforts and the implication that Tesla employees might forgo stock options to join a union.
Protected Speech: Court Ruling
This New Orleans-based appeals court determined that Musk’s tweet constitutes constitutionally protected free speech. As a result, Musk will not be required to delete it. This decision aligns with previous rulings, with the court reaffirming its stance that such speech falls outside prohibited categories like obscenity and perjury.
The original tweet by Musk stated, “Nothing stopping
