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Tesla Sued for Favoring Visa Holders Over Citizens

9/13/2025

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Tesla is facing a lawsuit in San Francisco for allegedly prioritizing visa holders over U.S. citizens in hiring practices to cut labor costs.
The class action claims violations of federal civil rights laws.
In 2024, Tesla reportedly hired around 1,355 visa holders while laying off over 6,000 workers, primarily U.S. citizens.
Plaintiffs Scott Taub and Sofia Brander assert they were denied jobs due to their citizenship.
The lawsuit seeks damages for affected U.S. citizens and is titled Taub et al v Tesla Inc in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California.

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Tesla is facing a lawsuit in San Francisco for allegedly prioritizing visa holders over U.S. citizens in hiring practices to cut labor costs.
The class action claims violations of federal civil rights laws.
In 2024, Tesla reportedly hired around 1,355 visa holders while laying off over 6,000 workers, primarily U.S. citizens.
Plaintiffs Scott Taub and Sofia Brander assert they were denied jobs due to their citizenship.
The lawsuit seeks damages for affected U.S. citizens and is titled Taub et al v Tesla Inc in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California.