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June 16, 2026
DOJ Defends xAI's Grok AI in NAACP Lawsuit, Citing National Security
- The DOJ's motion to dismiss the NAACP's lawsuit emphasizes that halting xAI operations could severely impact military capabilities, as Grok AI was used to launch over 2,000 missiles in recent operations.
- The NAACP alleges that xAI operates gas turbines without necessary permits, violating the Clean Air Act and harming surrounding Black communities.
- Cameron Stanley from the Pentagon stated that Grok AI is essential for national security and is among a select few AI models capable of supporting critical military operations.
5 Sources
- Justice Department backs xAI in NAACP air pollution suitJun 16, 2026 at 3:21 PM · The Hill
- Trump administration backs Musk’s xAI in NAACP data center lawsuitJun 16, 2026 at 3:38 PM · Reuters
- Trump’s DOJ says Musk’s data center in Mississippi is needed for ‘national security’ despite claims it threatens Black communitiesJun 16, 2026 at 3:43 PM · Independent
- SpaceX gets assist from DOJ in effort to toss NAACP air pollution lawsuitJun 16, 2026 at 6:34 PM · CNBC
- Pentagon used Elon Musk’s Grok AI to fire 2,000 missiles at Iran, official saysJun 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM · Independent