Republicans File Lawsuits Against Overseas Voting

The Republican National Committee (RNC) has initiated lawsuits in key battleground states including Michigan and North Carolina, alleging illegal voting by overseas citizens who have never lived in those states. These lawsuits challenge the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, which allows U.S. citizens abroad, including military personnel, to vote by mail. Critics, including election experts, argue that these lawsuits are an attempt to undermine the legitimacy of the upcoming 2024 presidential election, echoing baseless claims made by Donald Trump regarding voter fraud among overseas ballots. Polls indicate a tight race between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris in these states, which are crucial for electoral victory. The litigation not only targets ballots from overseas voters but also includes challenges to mail-in voting processes more broadly across other states. Opponents of the lawsuits emphasize the importance of protecting the voting rights of U.S. citizens abroad, particularly military families.