A Pennsylvania state judge has ruled that Elon Musk can continue to distribute cash to registered voters, at least for the time being. Musk, a supporter of Donald Trump, has been offering monetary prizes through his political group, America PAC, to voters in key swing states who sign a petition. However, U.S. officials have raised concerns that this practice may violate electoral laws—a claim Musk denies.

Philadelphia District Attorney Lawrence Krasner filed a lawsuit against Musk this week regarding the $1 million giveaways, asserting that they should be halted immediately in advance of the upcoming presidential election. During a court hearing on Thursday, Judge Angelo Foglietta announced that the lawsuit would be paused while awaiting a decision from a federal court on whether it will take up the case. If the federal court opts not to intervene, the matter will revert back to state court. Given the timing, it is unlikely that this issue will be resolved before Tuesday’s election.

Krasner’s legal team expressed their intention to continue pursuing the case in federal court, emphasizing that it involves significant state law issues. Musk did not attend the hearing in Philadelphia. Earlier this month, he had declared plans to randomly award $1 million each day until November 5 to individuals in battleground states including Pennsylvania, Georgia, Nevada, Arizona, Wisconsin, Michigan, and North Carolina—regions pivotal for Trump’s campaign against Democratic contender Kamala Harris.

To qualify for these giveaways, registered voters are required to provide personal information such as their addresses and phone numbers and sign a pledge affirming their support for the U.S. Constitution. The lawsuit claims that Musk is effectively “running an illegal lottery,” with Krasner stating that Musk’s actions are enticing Philadelphia residents to surrender personal information in exchange for a chance to win money.

Additionally, the lawsuit accuses Musk of breaching consumer protection laws by using misleading statements that could lead to confusion among voters. However, Musk’s attorneys contest these allegations. They argue that the complaint primarily aims to prevent any interference with the upcoming presidential election under the guise of state law claims.

Prior to this lawsuit being filed, America PAC received warnings from the U.S. Justice Department regarding potential violations of federal election law related to its lottery-style giveaway approach. Legal experts indicate that while paying individuals for voter registration is illegal under U.S. law, whether Musk’s giveaways violate federal law remains ambiguous. Despite his active campaigning for Trump, Musk has maintained that voters do not need to register as Republicans or cast votes in order to be eligible for his prizes.