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Trump administration sued over alleged restrictions on overseas Americans voting access
What happened
The lawsuit alleges that the administration removed a checkbox from the form that allowed US citizens who have never lived in the country to register to vote, potentially affecting thousands of overseas Americans. The Department of Defense removed the checkbox after declaring an emergency. The checkbox had been on the form since 2013.
Why it matters
The change could disenfranchise overseas Americans who are eligible to vote, including children of US citizens. The lawsuit claims that the administration made the change without following the required public notice process. The dispute centers on the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.
Key facts
- The lawsuit alleges the change affects US citizens who have never lived in the country.
- The number of overseas Americans who voted in the 2016 election was estimated at about 11,500.
- The Department of Defense did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
- Some eligible voters are already registered and are expected to receive ballots for the November elections.
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