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The Musk-backed America PAC has been acquiring detailed voter information from those living in Michigan and other states after people submit their personal data through a section on the PAC’s website that says ‘register to vote’
A political action committee backed by billionaire Elon Musk is under investigation in Michigan for possible violations of state laws, a spokesperson for the Michigan secretary of state’s office said in a statement on Sunday, August 4.
Tesla CEO Musk has previously said he did create a PAC focused on supporting candidates but has not pledged anything to anyone.
The Musk-backed America PAC has been acquiring detailed voter information from those living in Michigan and other states after people have submitted their personal data through a section on the PAC’s website that says “register to vote,” CNBC reported earlier.
“While the America PAC is a federal political action committee, the Department is reviewing their activities to determine if there have been any violations of state law. We will refer potential violations to the Michigan Attorney General’s office as appropriate,” a spokesperson for Jocelyn Benson, Michigan’s secretary of state, said in a statement to Reuters.
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Why is the Musk-backed America PAC under investigation in Michigan?
The Musk-backed America PAC is being investigated for potential violations of Michigan state laws concerning voter data collection. The PAC has collected detailed voter information through a website claiming to ‘register to vote,’ and there is ongoing uncertainty about whether any state laws were broken.
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What concerns have critics raised regarding America PAC’s voter data collection methods?
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