DNC Sues Pentagon Over Changes to Overseas Voter Form

The Democratic National Committee filed a federal lawsuit in Washington on October 1 against the Pentagon and the Office of Management and Budget over changes to the Federal Post Card Application. The August revision removed a checkbox for U.S. citizens abroad who have never lived in the country. The DNC alleges that officials bypassed required public participation and violated the Administrative Procedure Act. It asks the court to halt the revised form and restore the January 2023 version and associated guidance. The Pentagon’s emergency request said the revisions would eliminate voter confusion and ensure compliance with federal law; OMB approved changes on August 28.