Republicans sue Colorado in surging attack on overseas voters - Democracy Docket
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Republicans are suing Colorado to strip overseas citizens of voting rights, arguing residency clauses bar them — a legal battle that could reshape who counts as a voter.
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Theory Briefing
- Colorado's constitution is being used to argue that overseas citizens are no longer state residents and thus ineligible to vote.
- The lawsuit targets Secretary of State Griswold and state lawmakers, framing overseas voting laws as unconstitutional overreach.
- The suit is part of a broader surge of legal challenges aimed at overseas voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.
- Overseas military and civilian voters have long relied on federal protections — this case tests whether state constitutions can override them.