Posted on 08/26/2023 12:30:48 PM PDT by John Semmens
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against SpaceX for refusing to hire illegal immigrants. Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General of the DOJ's Civil Rights Division said "the company's insistence that its employees must be US citizens or lawful permanent residents unfairly overlooks the many talented immigrants that have illegally entered through our southern border." Clarke acknowledged that "the vast majority of these immigrants are poorly-educated, low-skilled, and unable to communicate in the English language. However, some are experienced Chinese scientists who deserve these jobs."
CEO Elon Musk pointed out that "SpaceX was told repeatedly that hiring anyone who was not a permanent resident of the United States would violate international arms trafficking law, which would be a criminal offense. We use the kinds of technology that could be deployed in weapons. Hiring unvetted former Chinese scientists seems a potential national security threat. By insisting that our employees be citizens or at least legal immigrants we believe that we are pursuing a safer course than the DOJ wants us to take."
Clarke countered, saying that "protecting national security is the responsibility of the President of the United States, not an unelected owner of a private business venture. On top of this, President Biden's son Hunter, who has significant ties to Chinese government officials and businessmen, has personally vouched for several of the Chinese scientists that SpaceX has rejected as potential employees. Mr. Musk has clearly overstepped his authority and could face criminal charges in addition to the civil damages of back-pay we are demanding for his company's refusal to hire people the President feels he should hire."
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What kind of azzho government would sue its own businessmen for not hiring foreigner in the country illegally and living off the government teat?
One weighed down by muck and mire of its own corruption.
The regime is suing SpaceX 9i.e., Musk for refusing to break the law.
The regime is suing SpaceX (i.e., Musk) for refusing to break the law.
Next they’ll sue businesses for using eVerify.
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