SpaceX Countersues Hiring Discrimination Lawsuit By DOJ
OAN’s Elizabeth Volberding
4:40 PM – Thursday, November 8, 2023
Elon Musk-owned company SpaceX has successfully halted the Department of Justice’s hiring discrimination lawsuit through a court order.
SpaceX recently won a court ruling that effectively blocks the United States Department of Justice’s (DOJ) lawsuit. According to a report, the lawsuit alleged that the rocket company engaged in discriminatory practices against “immigrants and asylum seekers” during its hiring process.
U.S. District Judge Rolando Olvera in Brownsville, Texas, rejected the DOJ’s case, stating that the administrative judges responsible for anti-immigration bias cases at the DOJ were not “properly appointed.”
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Musk expressed his frustration, claiming that SpaceX was repeatedly warned that hiring non-U.S. permanent residents would violate international arms trafficking laws, which is a criminal offense. Musk believes that the DOJ’s actions are politically motivated and an abuse of power.
The SpaceX founder and CEO firmly believes that the DOJ is using its authority for political gain.
The DOJ’s lawsuit, filed in August, accused SpaceX of consistently excluding refugees and asylum seekers from job applications, neglecting to review their applications, and rejecting them based on their citizenship status.
SpaceX cited control laws such as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations to justify its hiring practices, as rockets are considered “advanced weapons technology,” according to the lawsuit.
In response, Musk’s company filed a counter-lawsuit, denying the allegations and asserting that they are “unconstitutional.”
According to SpaceX, the administrative law judge overseeing the case has an “unconstitutional insulation from Presidential authority.”
Furthermore, SpaceX argues that the case should be heard in a federal court rather than an administrative proceeding, as it is being denied its right to a jury trial.
The Texas judge agreed with SpaceX’s arguments and ruled in their favor, stating that the Constitution requires judges to be appointed by the president and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
This is not the first time SpaceX has faced accusations of discrimination. In October, a former employee filed a lawsuit alleging that the company paid females and minorities less than their white male counterparts. Tesla, another company founded by Musk, also faced a racial discrimination lawsuit in 2022 when several Black employees claimed mistreatment at Tesla’s California factory.
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Behind the allegations. Does SpaceX have a specific equal pay policy in place to address the allegations of discriminatory hiring practices? How does SpaceX justify its hiring practices based on control laws like the International Traffic in Arms Regulations? How does this court ruling impact the future of fair and inclusive hiring practices in the space industry
Ale counterparts. In response, SpaceX denied the allegations and stated that they have an equal pay policy in place.
The recent court ruling in favor of SpaceX is another win for the company, which has been at the forefront of space exploration and innovation. Elon Musk, the founder and CEO of SpaceX, has been vocal about his frustration with the DOJ’s actions, claiming that they are politically motivated and an abuse of power.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk expressed his belief that SpaceX was repeatedly warned that hiring non-U.S. permanent residents would violate international arms trafficking laws, which is a criminal offense. He also mentioned that the company couldn’t even hire Canadian citizens, despite Canada being part of NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command).
The DOJ’s lawsuit alleged that SpaceX engaged in discriminatory practices against immigrants and asylum seekers during its hiring process. However, U.S. District Judge Rolando Olvera in Brownsville, Texas, rejected the case, stating that the administrative judges responsible for anti-immigration bias cases at the DOJ were not properly appointed.
SpaceX justified its hiring practices by citing control laws such as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, as rockets are considered advanced weapons technology. The company argued that the case should be heard in a federal court rather than an administrative proceeding, as it is being denied its right to a jury trial. The Texas judge agreed with SpaceX’s arguments and ruled in their favor, stating that judges must be appointed by the president and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
This ruling is a significant victory for SpaceX, as it effectively halts the DOJ’s lawsuit. It also highlights the ongoing legal battles that can arise in the competitive and ever-evolving space industry. While SpaceX has faced accusations of discrimination in the past, the company remains committed to its mission of advancing space exploration and breaking barriers in the industry.
As SpaceX continues to make groundbreaking achievements in space technology, it is crucial for the company to ensure that its hiring practices align with legal requirements. The court ruling serves as a reminder of the importance of fair and inclusive hiring practices in all aspects of the workforce.
In conclusion, the recent court ruling in favor of SpaceX halting the DOJ’s hiring discrimination lawsuit is a significant win for the company. Elon Musk’s frustrations with the DOJ’s actions highlight the potential political motivations
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