A class-action lawsuit alleges that Elon Musk’s America PAC owes over $5 million to more than 100 canvassers who collected signatures for a petition supporting free speech and gun rights. The lawsuit claims canvassers were promised payment for signatures gathered but were not fully compensated despite repeated attempts to receive payment. America PAC denies any wrongdoing, stating that tens of millions of dollars have been paid, while attributing delays to fraud prevention efforts. The lawsuit, filed in Pennsylvania, seeks to recover unpaid wages for the allegedly defrauded canvassers.
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A federal judge has allowed a class-action lawsuit against Elon Musk to proceed, rejecting Musk’s motion to dismiss. The suit alleges that Musk’s delayed disclosure of his Twitter stock purchases artificially deflated share prices, causing losses for former shareholders. The judge found that Musk’s actions, including a misleading tweet, created a false market signal. This ruling follows a similar lawsuit filed by the SEC and comes as Musk recently announced the merger of his AI venture, xAI, with X (formerly Twitter).
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A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order, blocking President Trump’s attempt to utilize the 1798 Alien Enemies Act for expedited deportations of Venezuelan gang members. The judge ruled the act’s provisions regarding invasion or incursion did not apply to the situation, as the current circumstances did not meet the criteria of war. This class-action lawsuit, brought by two nonprofits, challenges the President’s proclamation, which invoked the act to deport members of the Tren de Aragua gang, designated as a foreign terrorist organization. A further hearing is scheduled, and the Trump administration plans to appeal the ruling.
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A class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of two federal employees alleges that Elon Musk’s associates illegally installed a server at OPM headquarters, violating federal law by bypassing security protocols and potentially exposing sensitive employee data. The server’s operation, allegedly used to communicate with federal employees and gather information for a workforce reduction program, lacks the required privacy impact assessment mandated by the 2002 E-Government Act. The plaintiffs are seeking a temporary restraining order to disconnect the server until a proper assessment is conducted, arguing that doing so would not significantly impact government operations. The motion highlights the potential exposure of employee information to foreign adversaries and the ongoing use of the server to facilitate a federal employee buyout program.
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Elon Musk faces three proposed class-action lawsuits alleging fraud related to his America PAC. The PAC promised voters a chance to win $1 million for signing a petition, but winners were pre-selected, not chosen randomly. Plaintiffs claim they were duped into providing personal information based on this false promise. Lawsuits argue this constitutes fraud and breach of contract, irrespective of political alignment. Attorneys involved emphasize accountability for Musk’s actions, not partisan politics.
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