(TheIndependentStar.com) – Tech mogul Elon Musk scored a major win as the Department of Justice (DOJ) has dismissed its politically-motivated discriminatory lawsuit against SpaceX.
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This victory for American workers and national security comes as the Trump administration, with Musk’s help, continues to dismantle the overreaching bureaucracy that has plagued the nation.
The lawsuit, filed during the Biden administration, had accused SpaceX of bias against asylum seekers and refugees in its hiring practices.
The DOJ, now under the leadership of Attorney General Pam Bondi in the Trump administration, filed an unopposed motion to dismiss the case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled.
This decision comes after a judge previously questioned the DOJ’s authority to pursue such claims, exposing the legal foundation’s suit.
Elon Musk, who has been a vocal critic of the lawsuit from the beginning, rightly pointed out the political motivations behind the legal action.
“This is yet another case of weaponization of the DOJ for political purposes,” Musk stated.
Musk added, “SpaceX was told repeatedly that hiring anyone who was not a permanent resident of the United States would violate international arms trafficking law, which would be a criminal offense.”
SpaceX has consistently maintained that its hiring practices comply with federal laws, particularly those related to export controls and national security.
The company’s commitment to following “strict policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all export control laws and regulations and prevent any unlawful discrimination” underscores the importance of prioritizing American workers and safeguarding sensitive technologies.
Moreover, the dismissal of this case is a victory not just for SpaceX but for all American companies striving to protect national interests while navigating the complex web of federal regulations.
In a broader context, this development is part of a larger effort by the Trump administration, with Musk’s involvement, to streamline government operations and reduce federal overreach.
As head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk has been instrumental in implementing cost-cutting measures across various agencies, including those that have taken action against his companies in the past.
These efforts have not been without controversy, as evidenced by the firing of the acting chair of the National Labor Relations Board and moves to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
However, these actions are necessary to drain the swamp and reduce the bloated bureaucracy that has long hindered American innovation and economic growth.
As the federal government continues to rightsize its operations under President Trump’s leadership, Americans can expect to see more common-sense decisions like the dismissal of the SpaceX lawsuit.
The US Department of Justice said it would drop a case accusing Elon Musk's space technology company SpaceX of refusing to hire certain immigrants https://t.co/pR7gYhSqfr
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