According to the Securities Times APP, a judge has ordered all parties, including tesla CEO Musk, to attend a court hearing in Philadelphia on Thursday. The lawsuit aims to prevent a political action committee controlled by the billionaire from randomly distributing 1 million dollars to registered American voters in battleground states (also known as swing states) before the November 5th US election day.

It is understood that the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office filed a lawsuit on Monday. It refers to the '1 million dollar gift' from the American Political Action Committee (America PAC) founded by Musk as an 'illegal lottery,' enticing residents of the typical swing state - Pennsylvania to share personal data during the election. Musk founded and personally operates this committee, which strongly supports the former Republican President, Donald Trump.

Recently, the American Political Action Committee founded by Musk announced that it will randomly give away 1 million dollars to registered voters in key swing states every day, provided they sign a petition supporting its Political Action Committee (PAC). This petition aims to support the First Amendment (freedom of speech) and Second Amendment (right to bear arms) of the US Constitution. Musk emphasized that the initiative aims to promote 'free expression and constitutional rights' support and discussion during the US presidential election.

This action has sparked widespread controversy, particularly regarding its legal compliance. After numerous Democratic officials jointly reported the committee, the US Department of Justice has warned that the activity may violate election laws, arguing that such 'random lottery-style giveaways' could be seen as illegal means of influencing voter preferences.

"This further order requires all parties to be present at the hearing," wrote a judge in a court order at the Philadelphia Common Court on Wednesday. The hearing of the case has been advanced to Thursday morning from Friday Eastern Time.

Trump is currently competing with Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in major swing states across the United States, with the latest opinion poll data indicating that this competition will be much more intense than previous elections.

Representatives of the United States Political Action Committee did not immediately respond to related requests for comments. Representatives of tesla did not respond to requests for comments either.

Musk has pledged to randomly select one person each day who signs his online petitions for free speech and gun rights and provide 1 million US dollars. Last week, foreign media consulted legal experts regarding whether this lottery prize violates federal law. The federal law stipulates that paying or proposing to pay someone to register to vote is a criminal offense, but it is difficult to specifically define whether the lottery initiated by Musk is illegal.

However, some election law experts point out that this practice of linking cash rewards to voter registration and petition signatures may violate election laws. They cite legal provisions stating that any action directly or indirectly inducing voters to register or vote with money may be considered illegal.

The US Department of Justice is also concerned about this and may launch an investigation to ensure compliance with election laws. Last week, the US cable news network reported that the US Department of Justice wrote to the American Political Action Committee founded by Musk, warning that the gifts provided by the billionaire to registered voters who sign petitions may likely violate US federal law.

Trump's campaign relies heavily on external groups for support, which means that the United States Political Action Committee established by the world's richest person, Musk, is expected to play a huge role in what is anticipated to be a neck-and-neck US presidential election.