French Raid on X Highlights Debate on Free Speech

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Friday, February 20, 2026
Author: 
Gavin Neff
Volume: 
42
Issue: 
3
Abstract: 

On February 3, 2026, French police raided X premises in Paris, and prosecutors issued a summons for the social media company’s owner, Elon Musk. The raid follows a larger investigation by the cybercrime police division in Paris related to several allegations, including possible complicity in the distribution of child pornography and content that denies crimes against humanity.