DNC sues Trump administration over last

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Published: 2026-10-01T17:56:39.640Z • Permanent link

DNC officials have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that the Pentagon has been pushing through changes to the form overseas voters use to request absentee ballots ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. According to the lawsuit, the changes were made in a last-minute effort to comply with a 2018 law aimed at reducing voter suppression. The law requires that overseas voters receive their absentee ballots in a secure, tamper-evident envelope.

These changes are the result of a collaborative effort between the Department of State and the Department of Defense. According to a report by the Associated Press, the Pentagon had been working to update the overseas voting process for several years. The agency's efforts were led by a team of experts from the Department of State's Overseas Voting Division and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The update includes a new form and instructions for overseas voters, as well as a revised timeline for receiving ballots.

The lawsuit was filed by the Democratic National Committee on behalf of several overseas voters who claim that the changes to the form will make it more difficult for them to cast their ballots. The plaintiffs allege that the changes were made without adequate notice or input from overseas voters, and that the changes will lead to a significant increase in the number of ballots that are rejected due to incomplete or inaccurate information. The Trump administration has not commented on the lawsuit, but a spokesperson for the Department of State said that the changes were made to improve the voting process and increase voter turnout.

The lawsuit highlights the ongoing struggle for overseas voters to cast their ballots in the United States. According to a report by the Pew Research Center, approximately 3.4 million overseas voters cast ballots in the 2020 presidential election, but many of these voters face significant barriers to voting, including language barriers, lack of access to voting materials, and limited voting hours. The changes to the form could exacerbate these issues, particularly for voters in countries with limited English language proficiency.

The lawsuit also raises concerns about the impact on research communities and companies that provide services to overseas voters. Companies such as Vote.org and TurboVote provide online platforms for voters to request absentee ballots and track their status. These companies rely on the Department of State's form and instructions to provide accurate and timely information to voters. If the changes to the form are implemented, these companies may need to update their systems to accommodate the new requirements, which could be time-consuming and costly.

The lawsuit is part of a larger pattern of efforts to increase voter turnout and accessibility in the United States. In recent years, there have been numerous efforts to expand voting rights and reduce voter suppression, including the passage of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. However, despite these efforts, many voters continue to face significant barriers to casting their ballots.