SpaceX Sues DOJ Over Hiring Discrimination Lawsuit, Calls It Unconstitutional

SpaceX files lawsuit against DOJ officials over hiring discrimination case, calls it unconstitutional
DOJ sued SpaceX in August for not hiring refugees and asylum seekers, citing arms export laws
SpaceX denies allegations, says it wants to hire best candidates regardless of citizenship
Elon Musk claimed SpaceX was told hiring non-permanent residents would violate arms trafficking laws
SpaceX argues case should be heard in court with a jury, not by an administrative judge

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8/24/2023

DOJ sues SpaceX, alleging hiring discrimination against refugees and asylum seekers

The U.S. Department of Justice has sued SpaceX, alleging that the company discriminated against refugees and asylum seekers in its hiring practices by wrongly claiming that export control laws limited its hiring to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.

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SpaceX Fights Back Against DOJ Discrimination Lawsuit, Says Hiring Restricted by Export Laws

SpaceX has filed a countersuit against the Department of Justice, arguing that the lawsuit alleging discriminatory hiring practices against refugees and those granted asylum is unconstitutional and should be dismissed.