"Supreme Court Upholds Ban Against New Mexico Official Tied to Jan. 6 Insurrection"

The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal by former New Mexico county commissioner Couy Griffin, who was removed from office due to his participation in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The decision solidifies the lower court's ruling that Griffin was disqualified under the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause. Griffin's attempt to appeal employed legal arguments similar to those used by Donald Trump, but the justices made it clear that different rules apply to state and local candidates than to those seeking federal office. The case could affect efforts by other states and local governments to oust individuals who participated in the attack.