I don't understand, why is this a lawsuit instead of an arrest warrant?
Because it's a federal crime and the feds aren't doing anything about it.
Penn also has laws against bribing voters.
Yes, but you see, Elon is rich so it doesn't matter.
The article says they're treating this as an illegal lottery; maybe the state's voter bribery laws don't cover this particular scheme and the lawsuit is plan B.
I don't understand, why is this a lawsuit instead of an arrest warrant?
Because it's a federal crime and the feds aren't doing anything about it.
Penn also has laws against bribing voters.
Yes, but you see, Elon is rich so it doesn't matter.
The article says they're treating this as an illegal lottery; maybe the state's voter bribery laws don't cover this particular scheme and the lawsuit is plan B.
He's incredibly rich.
Rich, white, male Republican. Take your pick