White House Email Sparks Colorado Lawsuit | Denver News

A White House staffer’s December 2025 email is being called a “smoking gun” in Colorado’s lawsuit, revealing alleged plans to punish the state for its mail-in voting laws—just days after a controversial pardon for a state election official. The email, sent by Emily Underwood, ordered federal departments to discuss “immediate actions” against Colorado, sparking outrage and accusations of unconstitutional retaliation. The state’s Attorney General claims the White House orchestrated a scheme to weaponize federal power, while a judge expressed shock at the email’s content and ruled that all communications related to targeting Colorado are admissible. The case, naming the former president and his administration as defendants, remains ongoing with no next hearing scheduled. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0398e08e8cb7254e