Baca v. Colo. Dep't of State

While the majority has presented a thorough analysis in support of its ruling, I would not reach the merits of the issues presented but would instead conclude that this case is moot.1 The Presidential Electors sued the Department under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. App. at 17-19. They seek nominal damages, a declaration that Colorado Revised Statute § 1-4-304(5) is unconstitutional, and a finding that their constitutional rights were violated. Id. at 19. As the majority explains, the Presidential Electors lack standing to pursue prospective relief. See Maj. Op. at 911-12. But an award of damages is…