"Judge in Trump 2024 ballot removal case grants protective order amidst fears of threats"

The judge overseeing the lawsuit seeking to bar former President Donald Trump from Colorado's 2024 presidential ballot has issued a protective order prohibiting threats and intimidation in the case, citing concerns for the safety of those involved. The order comes as dozens of lawsuits have been filed nationwide seeking to disqualify Trump from the 2024 ballot based on the 14th Amendment's insurrection provision. The case in Colorado, filed by the liberal group Citizens For Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, is the first with significant legal resources and is expected to reach the U.S. Supreme Court. Trump's attorneys are scheduled to file motions to dismiss the lawsuit, claiming it is an attempt to retaliate against his free speech rights.