Colorado Sues Trump Administration Over Space Command Relocation Alleging Political Retaliation

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has filed a federal lawsuit against President Trump's administration to block the relocation of the U.S. Space Command headquarters from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama. The lawsuit alleges the move was politically motivated retaliation against Colorado for its mail-in voting system, which Trump criticized as "crooked elections," despite no credible evidence of fraud associated with mail-in ballots. Weiser argues this action violates the Tenth Amendment and federal laws requiring proper procedures, as no detailed reports were submitted to Congress before the relocation decision. The lawsuit highlights the economic impact on Colorado, where Space Command supports about 1,400 jobs and generates $1 billion annually. Colorado officials contend that Trump’s decision unlawfully punishes the state for exercising its sovereign right to regulate elections and poses a threat to national security and federalism. The White House defends the move, stating Huntsville offers better infrastructure, readiness, and cost effectiveness.