DOJ drops immigration discrimination case against SpaceX

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Department of Justice formally dropped immigration discrimination lawsuit against SpaceX alleging the company “routinely discouraged asylees and refugees from applying” for jobs. The dismissal with prejudice came as part of broader regulatory relief for Musk’s companies under Trump administration, with DOJ indicating case cannot be brought again.

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[1] DOJ moves to drop discrimination suit against Musk's SpaceX · Feb 21, 2025 Tier 2

[2] DOJ dropping immigration case against Musk's SpaceX · Feb 21, 2025 Tier 2

[3] Elon Musk's regulatory troubles have begun to melt away in Trump's second term · Feb 24, 2025 Tier 1

[4] Justice Department will drop immigration lawsuit against Elon Musk's SpaceX · Feb 21, 2025 Tier 2

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The Cascade Ledger. “DOJ drops immigration discrimination case against SpaceX.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, February 21, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-02-21--doj-drops-spacex-immigration-investigation/