Recently, the U.S. Justice Department warned Elon Musk about his $1 million sweepstakes for registered voters in key states. This initiative, led by Musk’s America PAC, aims to boost voter registration but has raised legal concerns.

Musk, who supports former President Donald Trump, announced that his PAC would randomly award $1 million to people who sign a petition supporting First and Second Amendment rights. However, to enter the sweepstakes, participants must be registered voters in specific swing states, which could violate federal laws that prohibit paying individuals to register to vote.

The Justice Department’s public integrity section, which investigates election law violations, sent a letter to Musk’s PAC about these potential legal issues. Although CNN reached out to Musk for comments, no response was received.

Musk has stated that his goal is to encourage over a million voters in battleground states to sign the petition. He announced the sweepstakes during a Trump campaign event, claiming the money would be awarded daily until the election. However, some state officials, including Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, expressed their worries about the legality of the giveaway.

In response to criticism, Musk claimed that winners could come from any political background and emphasized that registration was not required for voting in the lottery. Despite this, election law experts pointed out that the rules still require participants to be registered voters in certain states.

On the second day of the giveaway, Musk’s PAC shifted its messaging, saying winners would be “spokespersons for America PAC” instead. However, the entry terms remained the same, meaning only registered voters can win.

It is unclear when Musk received the Justice Department’s warning and if it influenced any changes in how the giveaway was promoted.