Colorado Sues to Block Space Command Move to Huntsville - Alabama Vows to Fight Back

October 29, 2029 - Colorado has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the relocation of U.S. Space Command headquarters from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama - a move reinstated by President Trump in September 2025. The legal battle pits two states against each other over national defense strategy, constitutional authority, and political motivations.

Colorado's Legal Challenge

Filed October 29 by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, the lawsuit seeks to halt the transfer and declare it unconstitutional. Key claims include:

• Political retaliation for Colorado's mail-in voting system, which Trump cited as a factor in reversing the Biden administration's decision to keep the command in Colorado.

• Violation of the Tenth Amendment and Elections Clause, arguing the federal government cannot punish states for lawful election practices.

• Failure to follow federal relocation procedures, including public notice and congressional reporting.

Weiser warned that allowing such retaliation "would set a dangerous precedent" for states that administer elections independently.

Alabama's Response: "We Will Win"

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall issued a forceful rebuttal, defending the Trump administration's decision and accusing Colorado of politicizing a lawful process:

"The Inspector General for the Department of Defense has confirmed that President Trump's 2021 decision to select Huntsville was factually sound and well justified. It was the Biden administration that injected politics into the process when it reversed course, punished Alabama, and rewarded Colorado. Now that President Trump has made things right again, Colorado seeks to use the federal courts to reimpose Biden-era politics on Americans who have overwhelmingly rejected them."

"This lawsuit is nothing more than a partisan attempt to overturn a lawful, evidence-based decision repeatedly validated by military experts, independent reviews, and congressional oversight. Alabama will vigorously defend this decision in court and is confident the law and facts are squarely on our side."

"If Colorado insists on fighting a political battle in federal court, Alabama will meet them there, and win. Our focus remains on supporting our service members, strengthening national defense, and ensuring Space Command's continued success in Huntsville."

Marshall's statement reflects Alabama's long-standing push to host the command, citing Redstone Arsenal's proximity to missile defense, NASA, and aerospace infrastructure.

Strategic and Political Crosscurrents

The Space Command saga has spanned three presidential administrations, with shifting priorities and political undertones. A 2022 Department of Defense inspector general report found Huntsville ranked highest in military criteria, but the Biden administration cited workforce stability and readiness in keeping the command in Colorado.

Trump's reinstatement of the move in 2025 reignited the debate - and now, the courts may decide whether the relocation stands.