"States Rally as Supreme Court Considers Trump's Ballot Eligibility Amid Constitutional Debate"

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Source: The Atlanta Journal Constitution
"States Rally as Supreme Court Considers Trump's Ballot Eligibility Amid Constitutional Debate"
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Georgia has joined a coalition of states in a legal effort to ensure former President Donald Trump remains on Colorado's 2024 presidential ballot. This move comes in response to a Colorado Supreme Court decision that barred Trump from the ballot, citing a violation of the U.S. Constitution's insurrection clause. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on February 8, with the outcome potentially affecting Trump's eligibility in other states as well. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, who has not been a staunch Trump ally, emphasized the importance of voter determination over judicial intervention in elections. The case has broader implications, as it could set a precedent for future candidate eligibility disputes.

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