The U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently cautioned Elon Musk's political action committee, America PAC, about its plan to give away $1 million daily to people who sign a petition in support of the First and Second Amendments. The DOJ's Public Integrity Section, which handles election-related cases, sent a letter warning that this initiative might violate federal laws. The contest requires participants to be registered voters in key states and sign the petition, which some legal experts argue could be seen as paying people to register to vote, which is illegal.

Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, launched America PAC to support former President Donald Trump's campaign. He announced the giveaway at a town hall event in Pennsylvania, stating that it would continue until Election Day. The PAC has already named four winners, who have appeared in videos supporting Trump and the petition's cause.

Legal experts are divided on whether the contest is illegal. Some believe it falls into a gray area of election law, while others argue it does not violate any laws. The PAC has expressed confidence in the legality of the initiative. However, pressure has been building on state and federal authorities to investigate the matter.

Elon Musk's PAC Under Scrutiny for Voter Petition Giveaway

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