A Philadelphia judge on Wednesday rescheduled and relocated a hearing on Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner’s lawsuit seeking to stop Elon Musk’s $1 million donation to swing state voters.

Krasner sued Musk and his American PAC on Monday, alleging that his $1 million gift violated state law because it allegedly operated as a lottery. Under Pennsylvania law, all lotteries must be regulated by the Commonwealth.

Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas Judge Angelo Foglietta said he would now hold the hearing Thursday in a City Hall courtroom, rather than in city court on Friday. by Politico. The judge stated that the new location would have better security than the courthouse.

Musk has defended the giveaway program, stating that the winner “can be from any political party or no political party” and that they don’t even need to vote. Instead, registered voters must sign a petition in support of the First and Second Amendments of the Constitution. United States Constitution.

musk America PAC He is also giving people $47 for each registered voter they refer to sign the petition.

The Department of Justice warned Musk’s political action committee said last week that the program could be illegal because paying voters could violate federal law.

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