A state judge in Pennsylvania has given the green light to continue Elon Musk’s controversial $1 million daily giveaway on the eve of the U.S. presidential election.

In a significant ruling, a Pennsylvania court permitted the continuation of Musk's program, amid heated debates over its legality and complaints from supporters of Kamala Harris, as Newsmax reports.

The legal confrontation peaked when Philadelphia’s Judge Angelo Foglietta ruled against District Attorney Larry Krasner’s request to stop the giveaways, which are part of a voter mobilization effort by Musk's America PAC. These funds target voters in pivotal swing states.

Judge Dismisses DA’s Concerns Over Voter Giveaways

Krasner argued that Musk’s initiative, which distributes $1 million each day to a lucky voter who signs a political petition, violated state laws against lotteries.

Judge Foglietta, however, found no grounds to halt the initiative on the day before the election, allowing it to proceed unabated.

The petition supported by the giveaway promotes issues like free speech and gun rights, core themes Musk has championed vigorously in public forums.

Musk’s Political Contributions Revealed

Musk, the CEO of Tesla and a newly vocal supporter of Donald Trump, has been using his social media platform X to promote the campaign and advocate for what he terms “voter freedom.”

The billionaire has not only funded the giveaway but also contributed a whopping $120 million to America PAC, aimed at boosting voter registration and mobilization efforts in the U.S.

Legal Battle Shifts from State to Federal Court

Last week’s attempt by Musk and his PAC to transfer the lawsuit to federal court was short-lived.

A federal judge swiftly returned the case to state jurisdiction, setting the stage for Monday’s decisive hearing in Philadelphia.

The ongoing legal tussle has attracted significant attention due to its implications for voter influence tactics and electoral integrity.

Controversy Surrounds Musk’s Swing State Strategy

The exclusive focus of the giveaway on swing states such as Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin has raised eyebrows.

Critics argue that such targeted financial incentives could skew voter behavior in unpredictable ways.

Philadelphia, a critical battleground in Pennsylvania, became the center stage for this high-stakes legal drama.

DOJ Eyes Potential Violations of Federal Law

The U.S. Department of Justice has also signaled concerns that Musk’s giveaway might contravene federal laws that prohibit payment in exchange for voter registration.

While federal prosecutors have yet to take formal action, their scrutiny adds another layer of complexity to the unfolding electoral drama.

Community Reactions and Electoral Tensions

Local and national observers are closely monitoring the outcome of Musk’s initiative, which concludes with the announcement of the final winner on Election Day.

The judge's decision to allow the continuation of the giveaways ensures that the final chapter of this saga will coincide with one of the most closely watched presidential elections in recent history.