Elon Musk's $1 Million Voter Giveaway Lawsuit Returns to State Court
A federal judge ruled against Musk's attempt to move the case to federal court, allowing Pennsylvania to proceed with its challenge.
- Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner filed a lawsuit against Musk's America PAC, claiming the giveaway constitutes an illegal lottery under state law.
- U.S. District Judge Gerald Pappert decided the case should remain in state court, dismissing arguments that it involved federal election interference.
- Musk's America PAC has awarded $1 million prizes to 14 registered voters in key swing states, with plans to continue until Election Day.
- The Department of Justice warned that the giveaway might violate federal laws, but no federal charges have been filed.
- The legal proceedings are unlikely to halt the giveaways before the upcoming presidential election, as the case is now back in state court.