> The fact that Tesla has an automated means of enforcement is a big part of why this is coming up at all. They don't have to wait to figure out what the courts say; they can use software to do what they want till they're explicitly forbidden.

True. And until the law says otherwise, they can continue to do so.

> You're not wrong that the court of public opinion can be vindictive

This cannot be overstated. I don't entirely agree with Tesla's approach (as an owner of several of their vehicles, and having to go through contortions to get some issues resolved), but I understand the why.