Biden Administration Files Lawsuit Against SpaceX Over Hiring Practices
Shared By Peter Boykin – American Political Commentator / Citizen Journalist
Biden Administration Files Lawsuit Against SpaceX Over Hiring Practices
Biden Administration Files Lawsuit Against SpaceX Over Hiring Practices
The Department of Justice (DOJ) under the Biden administration has initiated legal action against Elon Musk’s SpaceX, alleging discriminatory hiring practices in favor of American citizens over asylum seekers and refugees.
The Allegations: According to the lawsuit, the DOJ contends that from September 2018 to May 2022, SpaceX consistently dissuaded asylees and refugees from seeking employment and refrained from hiring or considering them due to their citizenship status.
Overall Context: Observers like Jessica Vaughan, policy director at the Center for Immigration Studies, suggest that the administration is perceived to be prioritizing job opportunities for undocumented immigrants over American citizens.
Demands from the DOJ: The DOJ’s legal action seeks retroactive compensation for undocumented individuals who sought employment, changes in SpaceX’s hiring policies, and financial penalties.
Legal Framework: The DOJ cites the Immigration and Nationality Act, which mandates equal employment opportunities for individuals granted asylum or refugee status. On the other hand, Elon Musk asserts that SpaceX adhered to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, which restrict access to certain information within aerospace companies to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.
Elon Musk’s Response: Elon Musk addressed the lawsuit on social media, specifically on platform “X” (previously known as Twitter). He stated that SpaceX had been informed that hiring individuals without permanent residency would violate laws concerning international arms trade, resulting in potential criminal charges. Musk characterized the lawsuit as a manifestation of the DOJ being employed for political purposes.
Coincidence or Not: The timing of the lawsuit’s filing coincides with Elon Musk’s recent declaration of intent to sue left-wing donor George Soros.
Current Response and Future Steps: Representative Anna Paulina Luna expressed her intention to introduce an amendment in the coming months aimed at restricting federal funding for the lawsuit. She argues that hiring American citizens should not warrant intervention from the DOJ.
[Source: The Post Millennial, DOJ, Breitbart, Semafor]
