DOJ Withdraws SpaceX Discrimination Lawsuit

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) plans to withdraw its lawsuit against SpaceX, which accused the company of discriminating against asylum seekers and refugees by requiring job applicants to be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. This decision follows a judge questioning the DOJ's authority to pursue the claims and a filing indicating the dismissal would be with prejudice, preventing the case from being brought again. SpaceX has defended its hiring practices, citing international arms trafficking laws that restrict employment based on citizenship. Elon Musk has criticized the lawsuit as politically motivated and part of broader legal challenges faced by his companies under the Biden administration. This development occurs as Musk takes on a significant role in the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, which has scrutinized federal agencies involved in prior legal actions against SpaceX. Neither SpaceX nor the DOJ have commented on the dismissal.