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SpaceX lawsuit alleges discrimination against refugees

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The Biden administration has initiated a lawsuit against SpaceX, the rocket and satellite company owned by Elon Musk, alleging discriminatory hiring practices against asylum seekers and refugees.

The lawsuit claims that from at least September 2018 to May 2022, SpaceX systematically discouraged and declined to hire individuals seeking asylum or holding refugee status, based on their citizenship status, thereby violating the Immigration and Nationality Act, according to a statement from the Justice Department.

SpaceX had allegedly falsely asserted in job postings and public statements over several years that, due to federal export control laws, it could only employ U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, commonly referred to as “green card holders.”

However, the lawsuit points out that these export control laws prohibit foreign individuals from accessing export-controlled items without approval from the State Department or Department of Commerce but allow U.S. citizens, residents, refugees, and asylum seekers to be considered for such positions.

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The lawsuit further contends that immigrants had virtually no chance of being fairly considered for employment at SpaceX, and the company’s discriminatory hiring practices were routine, widespread, and long-standing, causing harm to asylees and refugees.

The Justice Department also cited Elon Musk’s public statements as examples of discriminatory behavior. For instance, a June 2020 tweet by Musk stated, “U.S. law requires at least a green card to be hired at SpaceX, as rockets are advanced weapons technology.” Additionally, in a September 2016 international conference, Musk allegedly claimed that SpaceX hires required “special permission from the Secretary of Defense or Secretary of State” to comply with International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

SpaceX’s recruiters reportedly cited these laws to reject applicants, resulting in only one asylum seeker being hired between 2018 and 2022, four months after the Justice Department launched its investigation into the company.

SpaceX, which has received billions of dollars in contracts from federal agencies like NASA for communications and satellite technologies, has not yet commented on the lawsuit.

Elon Musk, a South African immigrant who became a naturalized U.S. citizen, is currently facing other legal battles with the federal government following his acquisition of Twitter for $44 billion last year. A recent court ruling accused Musk of trying to establish a favorable relationship with former President Donald Trump by instructing Twitter’s lawyers to deny federal prosecutors access to his account.

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Japan’s PM Takaichi courts Trump with trade offers

Japan’s new PM Takaichi to offer pickups and soybeans to Trump amid trade talks next week

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Japan’s new PM Takaichi to offer pickups and soybeans to Trump amid trade talks next week

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– Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi will negotiate with Trump on pickups, soybeans, and natural gas next week.
– Takaichi won’t commit to new defence spending, focusing on strengthening U.S.-Japan relations and investment discussions.
Japan’s new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, is preparing to negotiate with U.S. President Donald Trump next week, aiming to present a package that includes U.S. pickups, soybeans, and natural gas.Takaichi’s administration will not commit to new defence spending at the meeting, despite U.S. pressure for Japan and allies to increase contributions. The meeting will take place during Trump’s first visit to Japan since his re-election, following a prior agreement for Japan to invest up to $550 billion in the U.S. in exchange for lower car tariffs.

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The alliance with the U.S. is crucial to Japan’s foreign and security policy, according to Takaichi. A successful dialogue with Trump could strengthen her government, which operates with a parliamentary minority. Washington’s support is essential for Takaichi to advance her regional security agenda.

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Main initiatives include purchasing Ford F-150 pickup trucks, an idea suggested by Trump, and increasing U.S. soybean imports amidst declining exports to China. U.S. pickups are impractical for most Japanese consumers but may find utility in specific roles like snow plowing.

Japan plans to enhance its acquisition of U.S. liquefied natural gas, although it will not initially source from a Trump-favoured Alaskan pipeline. Investment discussions will accompany the trade talks, ensuring that Takaichi maintains commitments made by her predecessor.

In defence, Takaichi seeks to solidify ties with the U.S., with Japan housing a significant U.S. military presence. Japan’s defence strategy will undergo reviews to potentially accelerate military capabilities.


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Gold plunges 5% in biggest drop since 2013

Gold prices plummet over 5%, raising global market concerns as investors react, says Chris Weston from Pepperstone.

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Gold prices plummet over 5%, raising global market concerns as investors react, says Chris Weston from Pepperstone.


Gold prices have crashed over 5% in a single day, sparking concerns across global markets and sending investors scrambling.

Chris Weston from Pepperstone breaks down the causes and implications.

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Trump and Xi set for high-stakes APEC showdown

Trump and Xi to meet at APEC, seeking to ease trade tensions and revive dialogue amid tariff threats.

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Trump and Xi to meet at APEC, seeking to ease trade tensions and revive dialogue amid tariff threats.


President Trump and President Xi Jinping will meet for the first time in six years at the APEC summit, aiming to ease trade tensions and revive dialogue amid tariff threats.

#Trump #XiJinping #APEC #Trade #China #USPolitics #Economy #Tariffs #AsiaPacific #GlobalSummit


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