Coverage dated August 23, 2023

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

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The U.S. Department of Justice sued SpaceX on Thursday, alleging Elon Musk’s company discriminated against refugees and asylum seekers in its hiring practices.

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Townhall
Biden's DOJ Announces Lawsuit Against Elon Musk's SpaceX (opens Townhall)
Published Aug 23, 2023
Washington Times
U.S. sues Elon Musk’s SpaceX for alleged hiring discrimination (opens Washington Times)
Published Aug 23, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday sued SpaceX, the rocket company founded and run by Elon Musk, for alleged hiring discrimination against refugees and people seeking or already granted asylum.
BizPac Review
Biden DOJ sues Elon Musk’s SpaceX (opens BizPac Review)
Published Aug 23, 2023
BizPac Review's feed description
The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX on Thursday over alleged discrimination. SpaceX is alleged to have engaged in discriminatory practices against individuals seeking […]
NBC New York
DOJ sues SpaceX, alleging hiring discrimination against refugees and asylum seekers (opens NBC New York)
Published Aug 23, 2023
NBC New York's feed description
The U.S. Department of Justice sued SpaceX on Thursday, alleging Elon Musk’s company discriminated against refugees and asylum seekers in its hiring practices.
The New Republic
DOJ Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against SpaceX, Cites Elon’s Own Tweet As Proof (opens The New Republic)
Published Aug 23, 2023
The New Republic's feed description
The Justice Department is suing SpaceX for discriminating against refugees and asylees—and using the CEO’s own words as proof.
MyNorthwest
Correction: SpaceX-Discrimination Lawsuit story (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Aug 23, 2023
MyNorthwest's feed description
The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday sued SpaceX, the rocket company founded and run by Elon Musk, for alleged hiring discrimination against refugees and people seeking or already granted asylum.
The Washington Free Beacon
Biden DOJ Sues Musk’s SpaceX for Not Hiring Asylum Seekers and Refugees (opens The Washington Free Beacon)
Published Aug 23, 2023
The Washington Free Beacon's feed description
The U.S. Justice Department sued Elon Musk-owned rocket and satellite company SpaceX on Thursday for allegedly discriminating against asylum seekers and refugees in hiring.