Ex-G.O.P. Judge: Trump's Insurrection Involvement Sparks Debate Over Illinois Primary Ballot

A retired Republican judge in Illinois has recommended that former President Donald Trump be removed from the state's primary ballot due to his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection. The Illinois State Officers Electoral Board, split evenly between Republicans and Democrats, is expected to consider the recommendation. The judge's 21-page recommendation concluded that there is evidence Trump engaged in insurrection, but stated that the decision should ultimately be left to the courts. This echoes similar efforts in other states, with the U.S. Supreme Court set to hear arguments next month in a case regarding Trump's eligibility for public office.