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Colorado Sues Trump: Alleged Retaliation Over Mail-In Voting

3/20/2026

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Colorado Sues Trump

A Colorado lawsuit accuses the Trump administration of a 'campaign of retaliation' against Colorado and National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) by threatening to cut funding and impose reporting requirements.
The suit ties these actions to Colorado's refusal to meet Trump's demands on mail-in voting and the release of convicted felon Tina Peters.
Plaintiffs say measures violate constitutional principles and seek to restore funding and end gag orders on researchers.

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Sheriffs Urge Trump

Republican sheriffs in Florida are urging President Donald Trump to halt deportations of undocumented immigrants without criminal records, indicating a shift from strict state immigration policies.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd highlighted the need for clearer federal deportation criteria during a Florida Immigration Enforcement Council meeting and plans to advocate for alternatives like civil fines and mandatory English classes.
This request follows a White House directive to Republican allies to minimize discussions on mass deportations.
In Washington state, the Department of Energy's order to keep a coal plant operational faces opposition, as the state's power grid remains stable without it.

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Historical Context

Tensions between the Trump administration and states like California intensified in 2020 over issues such as mail-in voting and federal funding for scientific research. This conflict reflects a broader trend of federal-state disputes regarding immigration and environmental policies, exemplified by California's legal challenges against federal actions, highlighting ongoing debates about the balance of federal authority and state rights in shaping policy.

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Colorado Sues Trump

A Colorado lawsuit accuses the Trump administration of a 'campaign of retaliation' against Colorado and National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) by threatening to cut funding and impose reporting requirements.
The suit ties these actions to Colorado's refusal to meet Trump's demands on mail-in voting and the release of convicted felon Tina Peters.
Plaintiffs say measures violate constitutional principles and seek to restore funding and end gag orders on researchers.

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