A prominent organization monitoring hate speech has responded to a request for information from House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) by pushing back on allegations made by the Republican about the organization’s interactions with the federal government and social media companies.
Jordan had sent a letter to the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), the anti-hate-speech organization currently facing a lawsuit from X (formerly known as Twitter), requesting information as part of Jordan’s investigation into an alleged “censorship regime.”
In a written response to the committee, a lawyer representing the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) worried that the committee may not fully grasp the mission or work of CCDH, given the letter’s stated purpose and requests for documents and information.
The lawyer’s letter emphasized the importance of setting the record straight regarding the seriousness of the allegations and the underlying concerns about online disinformation.
Jordan’s letter sought documents and communications between CCDH and the federal government, as well as with social media companies. It also requested details on funds received from the government.
CCDH’s response aims to clarify the nature of the organization, highlighting its status as a 501(c)(3) charitable entity committed to remaining nonpolitical and nonpartisan.
The response further explains that CCDH has collaborated with officials from both Republican and Democratic administrations, including the former Trump administration.
Regarding funding, the letter categorically states CCDH’s position. It emphasizes that the organization is entirely funded by private donors and has never received any grants, contracts, or donations from the United States Government.
The letter also questions the timing of Jordan’s letter, which was sent shortly after X filed its lawsuit against CCDH.
Although acknowledging the possibility of mere coincidence, CCDH assures that it will not be deterred from pursuing its vital mission by litigation, governmental inquiries, or public pressure.
The Hill reached out to a spokesperson for Jim Jordan for comment.
The lawsuit filed by X alleges that CCDH “unlawfully” scraped data from the platform in violation of X’s terms of service, which subsequently impacted the company’s revenue after advertisers reduced their spending.
In an interview with The Hill earlier this month, Imran Ahmed, CCDH’s chief executive, dismissed the argument as “weak” and affirmed CCDH’s determination to vigorously defend itself against the lawsuit.
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