The Justice Department warned Elon Musk’s America PAC in recent days that his $1 million sweepstakes to registered voters in swing states may violate federal law, people briefed on the matter told CNN.
If they don’t, they can stop the activity but it will require getting a judge to issue a restraining order or an injunction.
The DoJ generally can’t stop someone unilaterally. Even when they arrest someone, that person is immediately brought before a judge (habeas corpus) who decides whether they can go free before trial.
They have already demanded a halt.
If they don’t, they can stop the activity but it will require getting a judge to issue a restraining order or an injunction.
The DoJ generally can’t stop someone unilaterally. Even when they arrest someone, that person is immediately brought before a judge (habeas corpus) who decides whether they can go free before trial.