Cards Against Humanity Sues SpaceX Over Land Purchase to Block Trump Wall

Cards Against Humanity, the well-known adult party game, has filed a lawsuit against SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, seeking $15 million in damages. The suit, submitted in Texas state court, claims that employees of SpaceX have unlawfully trespassed on and harmed land that Cards Against Humanity acquired near the U.S.-Mexico border back in 2017.

According to the lawsuit, SpaceX contractors have removed vegetation and laid down gravel on the property to accommodate parking and operations for SpaceX vehicles. This land, located adjacent to Brownsville, Texas, was purchased by Cards Against Humanity for over $2 million, funded largely through donations aimed at protecting the area from former President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall.

In a post on Instagram, Cards Against Humanity expressed frustration, stating that Musk “snuck up on us from behind and completely messed that land up with gravel, tractors, and space garbage.” This statement underscores the company’s sentiment regarding the perceived harm done to their property.

In 2017, more than 150,000 individuals contributed $15 each to aid Cards Against Humanity’s campaign to thwart Trump’s wall-building initiatives. This fundraising effort was part of a creative six-day push known as “Cards Against Humanity Saves America,” which featured surprise giveaways and highlighted various political causes.

In its lawsuit, Cards Against Humanity alleges that “SpaceX has treated the property as its own for at least six months without regard for CAH’s property rights nor the safety of anyone entering what has become a worksite that is presumably governed by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) safety requirements.” This points to significant concerns about both property rights and safety protocols on the site.

If successful in this legal battle, Cards Against Humanity has announced plans to share the net proceeds with the more than 150,000 donors who helped purchase the land. This gesture aims to compensate those who contributed to the cause, although the company acknowledges that the money may not fully alleviate the distress experienced by donors witnessing perceived damage to the land.

In a statement, the company remarked, “While this isn’t enough to compensate our subscribers for the anguish they’ve suffered witnessing Elon Musk defile their once-verdant land—where wild horses galloped freely in the Texas moonlight—we think it’s a pretty good start.” Their words reflect a blend of serious concern and dark humor typical of their brand.

Furthermore, to provide more information regarding the lawsuit, the company launched a website titled ElonOwesYou100Dollars.com. This platform features visual comparisons of the land from 2017 and the current state in 2024, aiming to highlight the effects of SpaceX’s actions.

As of now, SpaceX has yet to comment on the lawsuit. The future of the case remains uncertain, but the legal conflict raises questions about property rights, environmental concerns, and corporate responsibility.